Dictionary of Optometry and Vision Science - Softcover

Millodot OD PhD DOSc(Hon ) FAAO FCOptom, Michel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0702072222 ISBN 13: 9780702072222

Publisher: Elsevier, 2017

Synopsis

Completely revised, updated, and redesigned, this classic dictionary by Dr. Michel Millodot continues to be an essential resource for all optometrists in training and in practice, as well as residents in ophthalmology. It is also a crucial source of information for anyone involved in vision science and in the optical industry. It now includes many new entries on pathology, pharmacology, investigative techniques, visual perception, optics and contact lenses. This edition presents all of the features that have made it so successful in the past, such as succinct, understandable definitions, comprehensive tables and illustrations, clinical advice, and extensive cross-references.

Uniquely blending the best features of a textbook, a dictionary, and a practical handbook, Dictionary of Optometry and Vision Science remains a cornerstone for all those providing eye care, engaged in vision science, or entering the optical industry.

• Now includes definitions of over 5600 terms, as well as 90 tables and 253 illustrations that enhance understanding of many of the definitions.

• Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

About this title

Review

REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS:

"The scope of this book is amazing . . . . its existence helps define the scope of clinical optometry and experimental optometry for ourselves and for other professionals."

Clinical and Experimental Optometry

"Optometrists and optometry students will find this a quick, thorough and accurate teaching reference."

Optometry and Vision Science

"I think the book has a place in every optometric practice."

Journal of the American Optometric Association

"For those . . . who seek enlightenment they will surely find it in this comprehensive volume."

British Journal of Ophthalmology

"Undergraduate optometry students should regard the book as an essential purchase as both a primary reference book and a revision guide."

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics

"Truly a wonderland of information."

Contact Lens Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0702072222
• ISBN 13: 9780702072222
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 422