Clinical Manual of Specialized Contact Lens Prescribing
Author | : Terry R. Scheid |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0750699248 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780750699242 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Case presentations show appropriate fitting modalities, modifications, and medical therapeutic interventions. Separate sections on rigid gas permeable lenses and soft contact lens fitting are included along with materials, designs, fitting philosophies, and case studies. Coverage includes scleral and prosthetic clinical evaluation, anterior segment problems, and fitting techniques for "difficult" cases like dry eye or pediatric patients. * Features specialized contact lens evaluation and fitting techniques, including keratoconus, post-refractive surgery, rigid and soft torics * Covers anterior segment complications due to contact lens wear * Provides therapeutic drug interventions