Title Ocular therapeutics handbook : a clinical manual / [edited by] Bruce E. Onofrey, RPh, OD, FAAO, FOGS, FNAP, Professor, University Eye Institute ; Executive Director, Continuing Education Programs, Director, Family Practice Residency Program, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, Leonid Skorin Jr., OD, DO, FAAO, FAOCO, Senior Staff Ophthalmologist, Director, Continuing Medical Education, Chair, Institutional Review Board, Albert Lea Medical Center, Mayo Health System, Albert Lea, Minnesota ; Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, Nicky R. Holdeman, OD, MD, FAAO, Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Executive Director, Chief of Medical Services, University Eye Institute, University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Edition Third edition Published Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (xxvii, 702 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) Summary The completely revised, Third Edition of Ocular Therapeutics Handbook is directed at the needs of optometrists, nurses, and primary care physicians and provides information for the most common ocular problems encountered in a primary care setting. The handbook is divided into three sections: Quick Reference, Ocular Therapeutics, and Appendices. The Quick Reference section covers such topic: as ocular microbiology, laboratory tests and procedures, pharmaceutical agents, and side effects of medications. The Ocular Therapeutics section discusses diseases, traumatic injuries, and ocular urgencies and emergencies, as well as in-office systemic emergencies. The Appendices provide a summary of abbreviations, conversion charts, case report sheets, and important phone numbers. The chapters have been developed to serve as a snapshot, presenting the clinician with the most relevant information regarding the pathophysiology and etiology of diseases, patient demographics, signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, and recommended approaches to treatment. New to this Edition Clinical color images Expanded laboratory tests and procedures chapter Chapter on neuro-rehabilitation and low vision Rapid-review chapters of clinical presentations Update of systemic medications Covers most eye disorders Outline format and extensive use of algorithms allow readers to quickly access information Utilizes problem-oriented approach Resources now include pertinent and up-to-date websites Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version also available Mode of access: Internet Subject Eye -- Diseases -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Ocular pharmacology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Ophthalmic drugs -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Therapeutics, Ophthalmological -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Eye Diseases -- drug therapy. Eye Diseases -- diagnosis. Eye -- drug effects. Genre/Form Handbook. Handbooks and manuals. Handbooks and manuals. Form Electronic book Author Holdeman, Nicky R. Onofrey, Bruce E. Skorin, Leonid, Jr. LC no. 2010047222 ISBN 1605479527 (paperback) 9781605479521 (paperback)

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