Clear and concise, this book covers the successful management of dry eye conditions in a way that is relevant for the modern practitioner or student. Setting goals and treatment objectives, and incorporating sound practical advice, it adopts a clinical decision-making approach to the subject. Management and treatment options are prioritised and evidence-based. .
This pocket reference guide should be useful for all students and practitioners treating dry eye conditions including ophthalmologists, optometrists, dispensing opticians, and ophthalmic nurses.
By:
Sudi Patel, Kenny Blades Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 152mm,
Width: 229mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 220g ISBN:9780750649780 ISBN 10: 075064978X Pages: 104 Publication Date:28 February 2003 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Review of the tear film: a diagnosis and decision making chart 2. Introduction 3. Patient self assessment 4. Laboratory and clinical tests 5. Stability of the tear film 6. Value of the tear film 7. Quality of the tear film 8. Ocular surface health 9. Examples of Dry Eye Questionnaires 10. Therapeutics 11. Conclusions 12. Summary
Reviews for The Dry Eye: A Practical Approach
The authors cover the importance of the structure of the normal tear film, and how different types of dry eyes can arise. Jenifer P. Craig, Optometry Today, July 2004