Technologies and techniques continue to evolve in the correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Patients are increasingly interested in spectacle or contact lens independence. It is important to understand…
In clinical practice, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism have long been the familiar refractive errors (i.e., lower-order optical aberrations) for which patients have received corrective glasses and contact lenses. However, the…
Ambulatory—often called outpatient —surgery has been one of the most dramatic changes in an ophthalmic practice. In contrast to the previous patterns of hospitalization and restricted activity, most types of…
Aseptic technique Aseptic technique in the office or hospital is an attempt to prevent infection by the elimination of microorganisms. Ophthalmic surgery demands maximum asepsis, particularly in operations involving the…
Ocular examination of a newborn, infant, or small child presents unique challenges that require special techniques and particular knowledge of the normal variations in eyeball anatomy and function of this…
As an ophthalmic medical assistant or technician, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of the common retinal disorders in clinical practice that are not readily visible on external…
Ocular motility refers to the movements of the eye in all directions of gaze and the relationship between the two eyes. Strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes, often caused…
Introduction Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the most common causes of visits to eye care professionals, with one in five eye care patients presenting with DED. Worldwide, the…
Those involved with patient care for operative patients should be familiar with the preoperative and postoperative routines for management of the eye patient. Such a patient must feel secure that…
