Corneal crosslinking (CXL) is recognized as a major therapeutic advance in the management of ectatic diseases. CXL is an effective means of halting progressive corneal thinning and steepening in patients…

Vision is defined in Webster’s College Dictionary as “the act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight.” To an artist, vision is much more than simply seeing. It represents…

Introduction The ophthalmic technician is a critical member of the glaucoma patient management team. Responsibilities integral to the ophthalmic technician’s role in the care of patients with glaucoma include: •…

Introduction and history Ophthalmic assistants are essential members of the ophthalmologist-led eye care team ( Fig. 50.1 ). In an informal way, ophthalmic assistants have functioned for as long as…

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a revolutionary diagnostic technique that performs high-resolution cross-sectional imaging of the internal structures of the eye ( Fig. 40.1 ). It enables imaging in real…

Introduction An important career milestone of allied ophthalmic personnel (AOP) is achieving certification which demonstrates a professional commitment to ophthalmic assisting and patient care. Important benefits of certification are the…

Introduction Ophthalmic medical personnel are classified as allied health personnel and are defined as individuals with training and responsibilities that support, supplement, and assist physicians, including ophthalmologists and other health…

Introduction Issues that challenge our ethical and moral value systems have been part of medicine throughout recorded history. As early as the 5th century bc , Hippocrates recognized the role…

Blindness defined The most widely accepted definition of blindness is central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with a correcting lens, or whose visual acuity is…