Contact Lens Practice

The field of contact lenses is rapidly evolving, with new optical designs and vision correction options being developed. Contact Lens Practice, fourth edition, has been updated and revised to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the scientific foundations and clinical applications of contact lens fitting. It includes highly illustrated chapters on scleral and corneo-scleral contact lenses, high ametropia, therapeutic applications, post-surgical lens fitting, and practice management. An enhanced eBook version is also included with purchase.

Format: Hardback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

The realm of contact lenses is experiencing a remarkable surge of innovation, with new optical designs and vision correction options emerging at an astonishing pace. Moreover, the rapid proliferation of clinical instrumentation provides eye care practitioners with an extensive array of investigative techniques to evaluate the performance of in-eye contact lenses and diagnose any adverse reactions. In its fourth edition, Contact Lens Practice has undergone a thorough update and revision, ensuring that it encompasses these advancements and more. Authored by the esteemed Professor Nathan Efron, a renowned author, researcher, and lecturer, this comprehensive title offers a thorough and evidence-based exploration of the scientific underpinnings and clinical applications of contact lens fitting. To further enrich the content, five new authors have been brought on board, representing a diverse mix of scientists and clinicians who are at the forefront of their respective fields. Serving as an indispensable companion and guide for optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, opticians, students, and contact lens industry professionals, this text presents the subject matter in a clear and logical format, enabling readers to swiftly grasp and comprehend essential information. The chapters are adorned with vibrant and informative illustrations, enhancing the reader's ability to visualise key concepts. Furthermore, several chapters have been entirely rewritten by new authors, focusing on scleral and corneo-scleral contact lenses, high ametropia, therapeutic applications, post-surgical lens fitting, and practice management. A dedicated chapter on Post-Surgery Management consolidates essential information on post-operative management involving contact lenses. Additionally, an enhanced eBook version is included with the purchase, offering a range of interactive features that enhance the reading experience.

Weight: 1688g
Dimension: 284 x 226 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702084270
Edition number: 4 ed