 | Ophthalmic Drugs Completely updated and revised, this classic book provides the essential information on ocular therapeutics for the modern optometrist. Retaining all the features that made previous editions so popular, the new fifth edition continues to provide a basic grounding in pharmacological principles and drug types, before moving on to illustrate the scope of ocular therapeutics in the management of common acute conditions affecting the anterior segment of the eye. Throughout the text there are numerous new clinical notes and ready-reference tables, making for greater ease of use than ever before. New for the fifth edition
Greatly expanded text including an illustrated section on ocular disease and its treatment
New drugs included, processes and procedures updated and revised
Now all completely redesigned in full colour throughout
Features ready-reference tables and clinical notes
Completely updated and revised to reflect modern practice
Clinically orientated and appropriate for the practitioner as well as the student
Written by experts with years of practical experience in teaching and training as well as dispensing these essential preparations
Bridging the gap between the essential pharmacological textbook and a highly practical manual, Ophthalmic Drugs continues to be a cornerstone text for all optometrists in training and is an invaluable resource for those practitioners seeking to attain competencies in ocular therapeutics.
CONTENTS: I General Principles
1 General pharmacological principles 2 Ocular autonomic innervation 3 Basic microbiology 4 Ophthalmic dosage forms 5 Factors affecting the choice of diagnostic drugs
II Diagnostic Drugs and Products used in Optometry
6 Cycloplegics 7 Mydriatics 8 Miotics 9 Local anaesthetics 10 Stains 11 Contact lens solutions
III Therapeutic Drugs and their Uses
12 Drugs for the treatment of infections 13 Anti-inflammatory agents 14 Drugs for the treatment of glaucoma 15 Artificial tears and ocular lubricants 16 Indications and contra-indications for ophthalmic drugs 17 Ocular first aid
IV Adverse Effects
18 Drug interactions 19 Adverse ocular reactions to systemic drug treatment
Appendix UK Law
ISBN: 0750688645
Author: Hopkins G Pearson R M
Format: PB
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 30 Oct 2006
Edition : 5 |
