Assessment & Investigative Techniques

Contents: Acuity and contrast sensitivity - Examination of colour vision - Principles of the slit lamp biomicroscope - Slit lamp examination of the anterior segment - Examination of the anterior chamber - Assessment of intraocular pressure - Direct versus indirect ophthalmoscopy - Ocular photography - Essentials of visual field assessment - Advanced clinical techniques Sandip Doshi , PhD, MCOptom, Optometrist in private practice, Hove, East Sussex, UK; Examiner, College of Optometrists, London, UK; Formerly Clinical Editor, Optician journal William Harvey , MCOptom, Visiting Clinician and Boots Opticians' Tutor Practitioner, Fight for Sight Optometry Clinic, City University, London, UK; Clinical Editor, Optician, Reed Business Information, Sutton, UK; Examiner, College of Optometrists, London, UK "Eye essentials" is a series of user-friendly, rapid-reference books designed to address the core skills required by the eye care practitioner in modern optical practice. Each title is authored by experts in the subject area. The common format of each volume makes for exceptional ease of reference. Full colour is used throughout. Each book emphasizes the practical, rather than theoretical, elements of optometry and optics. Addressing classical concepts and new developments in the optical industry, eye essentials is a comprehensive series that the eye care practitioner will find invaluable in routine or specialized practice. "Eye essentials" is an indispensable reference series for students, graduates completing their pre-registration year, qualified practitioners who are keen to polish their clinical skills and all those who would like to be up to date with new concepts in the optical profession.