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This applications-oriented book covers a variety of interrelated topics under the study of optics. For physics and engineering, it covers lasers and fiber optics, emphasizing applications to the optics of vision. For optometry, it discusses the optics of the eye, geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, and polarization.Emphasizing the optics of vision, the book presents a vital and interesting applications of optical principles. It also includes several specialized sections on vision: a history of vision and spectacles; the use of vergences to handle refraction of the eye; the use of vergence to handle errors in refraction of the eye; optics of cyndrical lenses and application to astigmatism; aberrations in vision; structures and optical models of the eye; and the use of lasers in therapy for ocular defects.A valuable reference on optics for professional optometrists, physicists, and engineers. ... Read more

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This classic text efficiently covers a broad range of information on ophthalmic optics. Its presentation of optical concepts and formulae is made comprehensible, even on an introductory level, through clear explanations, diagrams, and clinical applications. ... Read more

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Limited Assistane for the Would Be Ophthalmic Technologist
I was required to purchase this book. In the two years I was a student in a COMT program, I rarely used it. I did however, buy The Ophthalmic Assistant by my own choice and used it extensively. I cannot give this book any credit for my passing the COMT exam on my first try. ... Read more

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OPPORTUNITIES IN . . . SERIES PROVIDES VALUABLE CAREER INSIGHT TO STUDENTS AND JOB SEEKERS!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions.

Each book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
• Training and education requirements for each career
• Salary statistics for different positions within each field
• Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
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An understanding of the fundamental principles of geometrical and physical optics is essential for any student engaged in the study of the visual sciences, but the non-physicist needs a text which clearly explains these notoriously difficult concepts in order to apply them to the practical and clinical aspects of vision.The new edition of Optics by Professor Freeman fulfils this requirement admirably. ... Read more

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Optics Review
Good for any Visual Science, optometry or ophthalmology student. It presents a complete overview of basic topics in optics and provides a strong foundation for further learning. Definitely an essential for any optics student ... Read more

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An excellent book on a poorly understood condition
To my knowledge there are only two books on the subject of color blindness. This is an excellent account of the subject and I look forward to further editions of this book. I would suggest that future editions include a physiologist or neurophysiologist to beef up the sections dealing with the way the eyes work and the way in which they perceive colors. Treatment of the different types of color blindness could be improved by dealing with each type as a separate condition - and by specifying the mode of inheritance of each type. A chapter on legal aspects would also be welcome. Is colorblindness a qualified disability as defined by the americans with disabilities act? Is the school district legally required to accomodate (make adjustments for) color blind students? Unfortunately, there are still people out there who refuse to accomodate people with color blindness and other disabilities! The color blind community should insist on the installation of traffic signals that are visible to color blind people, and the flashing red light must go! It is a pity that the 23 million people with color blindness have been so quiet for so long. It is a pity that President Clinton, who is colorblind, did nothing to improve conditions for color blind people. This is an excellent account of a condition that is poorly understood and which is rarely accomodated either at school or in society.

THANK YOU !!! Wonderful Resource!!!!
I have a 5 year old just diagnosed and this book was amazing to read. So many things came to light. His teachers and parents are now much better informed and my son's future is much brighter now that we understand his problem. Please have your child tested, and get this book if he is. You will be glad you did. I even bought extras for the school.

One point..
I have worked in the field of opthalmology for about 8 years as an assistant and there is no such thing as color blindness only color deficency..if you were color blind you would be unable to see anything....make sure that you don't mislead the public..but it is a very informative book for the general public. Written with the patient in mind. ... Read more

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This one-of-a-kind compilation presents 201 easy-to-read, ready-to-use strategies for creating the most successful, bottom-line oriented optometric practice.

*Tested tips and "hard-learned lessons" describe proven ways to dramatically elevate patient satisfaction, communication skills, referrals, image, fee structure, productivity, profitability, practice growth, management and motivation, and much more.
*Readers will learn how to attract more private pay patients as well as how to retain employees who work hard, enjoy what they're doing, and pull together to make and keep your practice successful.
*Case histories from the "Success Files" gathered from leading practices throughout the country reveal opportunities for revenue enhancement and tremendous practice growth.
*A chapter on market research illustrates how patients, employees, and referring physicians view a practice, its policies, procedures, and personnel to help optometrists understand what they're doing right and how they could improve.

Key Features

*Hard-learned lessons about practice and staff management from leading practitioners in optometry, as well as other health care professions, offer practical, real-world advice for practice growth.
*Methods for attracting more private pay patients reduces dependence on managed care and the stress of a high-volume, time-pressured schedule.
*Long range, strategic planning introduces critical decisions that every growth-conscious optometrist must make about his or her practice and sets the stage for revenue enhancement and accelerated growth.
*14 low-cost, easy-to-use market research techniques highlight the reader's strengths, weaknesses, and "blind spots" in order to make the practice more appealing to patients, staff members, referring physicians and others.
*35 substantial and sustainable ways to differentiate a practice give the reader a strong competitive advantage in attracting new patients, generating more referrals, and upgrading the fee structure.
*24 savvy networking strategies are designed to produce a stream of referrals from primary care physicians, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, teachers, school nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and others.
*Critical communication skills for doctors and staff members to improve patient acceptance of periodic comprehensive eye exams, premium lens options, quality sunwear, and prescriptions for vocational and avocational visual needs.
*Proven ways to cope with increased competition and declining reimbursement rates by third-party payers help the reader develop a more satisfying and successful optometric practice.
*22 "do's and don'ts" of setting, raising, and discounting fees from practitioners who learned the hard way about the impact that changes in fees have on profitability.
*16 hard-learned lessons about hiring employees enable readers to learn from the mistakes of others and build a high performance team of loyal, enthusiastic, service-oriented employees.
*Stress management strategies reduce practice-related stress, prevent staff burnout, and add a sense of fun to the workday.
*Patient education tips facilitate the development of high-trust relationships with patients, resulting in better informed, highly motivated, more appreciative patients. ... Read more

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Very helpful to the young OD
Does a good job of explaining customer service and it's relation to optometry in general. I think that anyone considering opening a practice in the near future should read this book. I think this book may also help the established doctor improve his/her practice.

Excellent & Practical Practice Management Text for ODs
Bob Levoy has been a true practice management guru for longer than many of us have been practicing. His latest work, 201 Secrets of a High-Performance Optometric Practice (Butterworth-Heinemann), may be the most practically useful practice management text ever. Chock full of helpful and direct advice from many of the profession's leading practitioners and focused by Bob's keen insight, 201 Secrets is a 250-page book that's sparse on words but amazingly rich in content. I can't imagine an O.D. in practice today who would not benefit from reading--and perhaps rereading--this wonderful work. Highly recommended! ... Read more

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Ideal for the diagnosis and management of patients with binocular vision anomalies, this practical and accessible manual includes all types of binocular vision problems, not just the most common non-strabismic varieties. Clinical conditions are presented* The logical format is organized by symptom to help the reader quickly determine the diagnosis and management of a particularbinocular vision anomaly. * Sections of useful charts and tables help readers quickly locate important clinical information. * A specialsection on diagnostic procedures contains procedures unique to the treatment of binocular vision problems. ... Read more

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This is a comprehensive, systematic sourcebook on genetic diseases of the eye. The chapters on particular types of diseases follow the same organizational format, covering history, pathogenesis and etiology, epidemiology, classification, clinical manifestations and diagnosis, and treatment. The color atlas is organized alphabetically by disease, with cross-references to the text. The recent progress achieved in the molecular genetics of eye disease is fully reflected throughout the book. ... Read more

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Do you want to see well — without glasses or contact lenses?

If you have been considering laser eye surgery, here is the definitive guide to the procedure that nearly one million Americans have each year. Written by the doctor who first performed LASIK in the United States, this comprehensive book answers all your questions and alleviates any fears you might have about this safe, effective, and exciting way to restore your vision.

Inside you’ll discover:

• How LASIK, PRK, and other corrective surgeries are performed, and which are right for you

• Who gets the best results from surgery ... and who isn’t a candidate

• The risks, side effects, and precautions you need to know

• How to choose the right procedure

• How to find the best surgeon ... and if you should go to a “mall” clinic

• And much more
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Laser Eye Surgery by Slade
This is an excellent reference work for anyone contemplating
laser surgery. The author explains the technical aspects of
the surgery, the benefits and the population of patients
qualifying for this protocol. He begins the book by explaining
how to read a visual prescription. i.e.
- sphere (D) + or - Cyl. power (D) @ Cyl.axis

The excimer laser correction is utilized for nearsightedness.
The objective of the procedure is to change the shape of the
eye window. The excimer laser is utilized for farsightedness.
The protocol has a steepening impact with respect to eye depth.
It makes the center of the eye window deeper. The authors
explain situations not helped by the laser surgery.
For instance, the protocol cannot help in cases where there
is brain involvement which impedes the ability to see.
In addition, the procedure cannot help in assisting retinal
cell communication of images to the brain. This work
is an excellent addition to the personal health library

for those considering any type of laser surgical procedure.

A Focus on the Facts
For anyone considering laser vision correction this forthright book gives a realistic idea of what to expect before, during, and after surgery from the patient's and the surgeon's perspective. Dr. Slade makes the prospect of undergoing laser eye surgery less mysterious, less threatening. He answers myriads of questions but also guides you to the vital questions to ask both yourself and your potential surgeon. His focus is on patient education, which is crucial to making an informed decision and to managing the natural fear of eye surgery. Medical illustrations and a glossary help clarify medical concepts. Besides the emphasis on surgery the text provides basic information about the eyes such as how they function, why some eyes do not work so well, and how to understand your prescription for eyeglasses. For those contemplating a lifetime investment in better vision this book should prove an invaluable asset.

After reading the author's history of refractive surgery it becomes evident that eye surgery now a reality would have been considered science fiction less than a generation ago. Appropriately the book ends on this positive note, "With time and endless effect, one generation's prayer becomes the next generation's answer." If you choose to have laser eye surgery, just warn your chauffeur that postoperatively you may become preoccupied with reading every sign, license plate, and billboard in sight. Those of us who have experienced a blurred world can truly appreciate the out-of-this-world difference a laser and a highly skilled ophthalmologist can make--a world in focus at last.

Fantastic
The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery(2000) by Dr. Slade explained every facet of the Lasik eye procedure. I was extremely impressed by the book. The book also includes an interesting story about one of the authors, Dorothy Kay Brockman. She was very near-sighted and had good results with the Lasik. The book explains: how the eye works, the entire Lasik correction procedure, it explained the surgery, and what you could expect after the surgery. This book is must reading!

Read it And Did IT!
Very detailed book. Lasik is not as simple as it looks. Your doctors experience will make the differnce in the possible need for a "touch up" or hitting the mark the first time. This book provides so much information that anyone considering lasik should have it. You will be spending at least a couple of thousand dollars for lasik (or less if you go to a "puppy mill").

I was approx 20/800 with high astigmatism and am now 20/20!! Recommend my doctor in Denver (I did a lot of research)if you can make it. Dr. Spivack at the Spivack Vision Center Englewood Colorado "spivack.com"

Lasik for me......
Reading this book before having the Lasik procedure on my eyes was like having the opportunity to chat with my doctor for days before the surgery. Of course, there is not a doctor these days that can spend that much time with each patient..... so if you are thinking on Lasik for your eyes..... this book will help you to understand your case and to and make a good decision before the surgery. Good luck! ... Read more

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* A very readable introduction to the topic of clinical visual optics
* Easy to read but not overly simplistic
* This book addresses the gap in textbooks and achieves a balance between "need to know" and "want to know" ... Read more

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This handy volume is filled with forms, handouts, and strategies crucial to developing a successful and satisfying low vision practice.

- Features new chapter on low vision training activities and expanded reference sections throughout the book

- Includes many forms, handouts, and strategies helpful to the practitioner

- A must-have for any practitioner seeking to add low vision to his practice ... Read more

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A comprehensive and "user friendly" low vision resource
A seasoned "specialist" is not going to buy this book (i.e. retina specialist does not go out and buy a text book on retina, but rather searches out more current and complex research articles). As a general practitioner, I found this book to be an excellant resource for those who would like to become low vision specialists. It gives the "nuts and bolts" approach; everything from low vision exam and training forms to equipment, treatment options, and low vision optics. In addition, the appendices list many low vision resources, related organizations, and optical reference tables. There is a growing need for low vision services and this book is one step towards enabling many optometrists to meet those needs.

The Art and Practice of Low Vision
This book is a BASIC book for optometrists who want to dabble in low vision. It is not for the low vision specialist! I found a lot of the information to be useful, but there are better books available. ... Read more