Contact Lenses

By Anthony Phillips, Lynne Speedwell BSc MSc(Health Psych) DCLP FAAO, Lynne Speedwell BSc MSc(Health Psych) DCLP FAAO

Completely updated and revised, this classic text provides a definitive reference work on contact lenses for all optometrists, dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists and contact lens practitioners. A prestigious list of internationally known experts has contributed chapters and Judith Morris is Consultant Editor for this the fifth edition. The book has been brought up to date to reflect modern day contact lens practice yet still provides the basic scientific foundations. From silicone hydrogels, orthoK and digital imaging to practice law, research projects and practical optics, all you need is included in one volume Redesigned with numerous high quality line diagrams and clinical illustrations to further explain points brought out in the text. Refocused and tightened the content has been overhauled to provide you with an essential touchstone for everyday practice. Erudite, definitive and comprehensive the book now concentrates on the evidence behind contact lens practice and enables you to make informed choices about the care you give to your patients. A companion website provides access to additional materials and further content.An everyday definitive reference work, this classic, beautifully designed text has been reinvented to provide the modern eye care practitioner with all the essential knowledge that they need in one volume.Prestigious contributors from around the world New design to help you find information quickly Brimming with superb illustrations and clinical photographs of the highest quality Includes basic science and practice New academic consultant editor Up to date to reflect modern contact lens practice Essential practice tools accessible from a bonus websiteCompletely new contributor list New editor Refocused content Brought right up to date with new material on digital imaging, silicone hydrogels, orthokeratology lenses, bifocals and multifocals, tears, ocular therapeutics and solutions, complications, law, research projects and international standards A companion website provides access to additional materials and further content. New design and layout Completely new illustrations More basic sciences and uptodate research findings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750688181
• ISBN13: 9780750688185
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Length: 665 Pages
• Weight: 5.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.9" x 10.9"