Refractive Surgery for Eyecare Paraprofessionals

Johnny L. Gayton · Robert M. Kershner

Jan 1997 · SLACK Incorporated

About this ebook

The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lens examiners.

Refractive Surgery for Eyecare Paraprofessionals is written to provide an introduction to the most common refractive surgical techniques in use today. It is an excellent source for review that will provide you with a complete understanding of the indications for each procedure. It discusses techniques of various refractive surgical procedures and why one technique might be preferred over another. This book also covers the potential side effects and complications, plus offers helpful suggestions on how to counsel your patients.

This easy to read manual covers the most common refractive surgical procedures, and offers practical information to apply in daily clinical use. It gives detailed information on optics and refractive errors, preoperative examinations, and the refractive surgical patient. Includes 26 figures with topographies and sample patient questionnaire and consent forms.