System for ophthalmic dispensing [electronic resource] / Clifford W. Brooks, OD, Irvin M. Borish, OD, DOS, LLD, DSc.

By:

Brooks, Clifford W [author.]

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Publisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Butterworth Heinemann, 2007Edition: Third editionDescription: 1 online resource (xx, 665 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)Content type:

text
still image

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780702038914 (PDF ebook) :

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Additional physical formats: Print version :: No titleDDC classification:

LOC classification:

RE979

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Contents:

1. Frame Types and Parts2. Frame Measurements and Marking3. Measuring the Interpupillary Distance4. Frame Selection5. MRP Placement, Multi-Focal Height and Lens Blank Size Determination6. Ordering and Verification7. Lens Insertion8. Standard Alignment9. Adjusting the Frame10. Frame Repairs and Modifications11. Review of Elementary Mathematical Principles12. Characteristics of Ophthalmic Lenses13. Lens Curvature and Thickness14. Optical Considerations with Increasing Lens Power15. Optical Prism: Power and Base Direction16. Optical Prism: Decentration and Thickness17. Fresnel Prisms and Lenses18. Lens Design19. Segmented Multifocal Lenses20. Progressive Addition Lenses21. Anisometropia22. Absorptive Lenses23. Lens Materials, Safety and Sports Eyewear24. Fabrication of EyewearAppendix A: ANSI Z80-1995 Prescription Ophthalmic Lenses--RecommendationsAppendix B: ANSI Z87.1-1989 Eye and Face Protector Selection ChartAppendix C: Special Purpose Frames

Summary: The ultimate ophthalmic dispensing reference, this book provides a step-by-step system for properly fitting and adjusting eyewear. It covers every aspect of dispensing - from basic terminology to frame selection to eyewear fitting, adjusting, and repairing. Perfect for both students who are just learning about dispensing and practitioners who want to keep their skills up to date, this resource offers in-depth discussions of all types of lenses, including multifocal, progressive, absorptive, safety, recreational, aspheric, and high index. Plus, it goes beyond the basics to explore the "how" and "why" behind lens selection, to help you better understand and meet your patients' vision needs.A glossary of key terms provides easy access to definitions.Proficiency tests at the end of each chapter reinforce your understanding of the material through multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and true/false questions.A new full-color design with hundreds of illustrations that clearly demonstrate key procedures, concepts, and techniques.Updated coverage of the latest dispensing procedures and equipment.Detailed information on the newest types of lenses, including progressive, absorptive, aspheric, and atoric.Updated photos feature more current frames and lenses, keeping the book up to date with today's eye care trends.

List(s) this item appears in: Ophthalmic Dispensing e-books | Ophthalmic Dispensing: Practical Ophthalmic Dispsensing (Level 4) | Ophthalmic Dispensing: Theory of Ophthalmic Lenses | Ophthalmic Dispensing: Practical Ophthalmic Dispensing

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This edition also issued in print: 2007.

Previous edition: 1996.

Includes index.

The ultimate ophthalmic dispensing reference, this book provides a step-by-step system for properly fitting and adjusting eyewear. It covers every aspect of dispensing - from basic terminology to frame selection to eyewear fitting, adjusting, and repairing. Perfect for both students who are just learning about dispensing and practitioners who want to keep their skills up to date, this resource offers in-depth discussions of all types of lenses, including multifocal, progressive, absorptive, safety, recreational, aspheric, and high index. Plus, it goes beyond the basics to explore the "how" and "why" behind lens selection, to help you better understand and meet your patients' vision needs.A glossary of key terms provides easy access to definitions.Proficiency tests at the end of each chapter reinforce your understanding of the material through multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and true/false questions.A new full-color design with hundreds of illustrations that clearly demonstrate key procedures, concepts, and techniques.Updated coverage of the latest dispensing procedures and equipment.Detailed information on the newest types of lenses, including progressive, absorptive, aspheric, and atoric.Updated photos feature more current frames and lenses, keeping the book up to date with today's eye care trends.

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System for ophthalmic dispensing [electronic resource] / Clifford W. Brooks, OD, Irvin M. Borish, OD, DOS, LLD, DSc.

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