Anterior Segment Complications of Contact Lens Wear

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Joel A. Silbert
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000 - Health & Fitness - 556 pages
Grand rounds case reports open each chapter and provide a clinically realistic scenario for the theoretical, clinical, and pragmatic information in the text. Thirty-five world-renowned authorities thoroughly cover the associated anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathology discussed before delving into diagnostic tests, treatment options, and prognosis. Current research findings are included in each chapter, making this the most complete source of information on contact lens complications.

* Provides a problem-solving approach to the diagnosis and treatment of the complications of contact lens wear
* Includes new chapters on corneal topography, refractive surgery, corneal distortion and reshaping, dermatology, viral infections and the immunocompromised patient, and a full-color appendix showing CCLRU Grading Scales
* Demonstrates methods for minimizing the risk of legal problems associated with dispensing contact lenses

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Contents

Corneal Edema
25
Noninfectious Corneal Staining
67
Corneal Vascularization
95
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TitleAnterior Segment Complications of Contact Lens Wear
EditorJoel A. Silbert
Edition2, illustrated
PublisherButterworth-Heinemann, 2000
Original fromthe University of Michigan
Digitized14 Aug 2008
ISBN0750671165, 9780750671163
Length556 pages
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Health & Fitness / Vision
Medical / Optometry
  
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