Dictionary of visual science

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Dictionary of visual science

[edited by] David Cline, Henry W. Hofstetter, John R. Griffin

Butterworth-Heinemann, c1997

4th ed

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Description

This reference presents thousands of ocular terms of interest to optometrists, visual scientists, ophthalmologists and opticians. The coverage includes: ocular pharmacology; ocular genetics; ocular implant lenses; physical and geometrical optics.

Table of Contents

  • Visual science terms
  • appendix - physics terms
  • symbols and abbreviations
  • approximate equivalents for visual acuity
  • clinical symbols and abbreviations
  • illumination conversions
  • spherical surface refracting powers
  • prism diopter equivalents in degrees
  • cranial nerves
  • metric units of length
  • ophthalmic clinical abbreviations
  • temperature conversion table
  • statistical abbreviations
  • equivalents of diopters in millimeters and inches
  • vision standards for interstate commercial drivers
  • relation between visual acuity and visual efficiency
  • prefixes and abbreviations for numerical units
  • effective lens power as a function of vertex distance
  • paediatric pharmaceutical rules for dosages
  • vision standards for aircraft pilots
  • minimum amplitude of accommodation according to age
  • Van Herrick-Shafer grading of peripheral anterior chamber depth (slit lamp biomicroscopy)
  • vision therapy referral criteria
  • temple lengths
  • approximate dosage equivalents
  • relative magnification produced by contact lenses
  • Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing
  • Greek alphabet
  • minimal normal extent of visual field from central fixation
  • contact lenses, basic categories.

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