Dictionary of Eye Terminology 4th edition [Spiral-bound]

Barbara Cassin (Author), Melvin L. Rubin (Author, Editor), Barbara Cassin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2001

Pocket-sized dictionary of ophthalmic terminology, for ophthalmology residents, optometry students, and medical students. Features coverage of acronyms, synonyms, commonly misspelled words, and pronunciation. Extensively cross-referenced. Previous edition: c1996. Wire-spiral bound. DNLM: Ophthalmology--dictionaries.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 286 pages
• Publisher: Triad Pub Co; 4th edition (July 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937404632
• ISBN-13: 978-0937404638
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,183,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for Medical Transcriptionist, March 1, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Dictionary of Eye Terminology (Paperback)

I am a Medical Transcriptionist who obtained an opthalmologist as one of the clients we transcribe for. I had no training in opthalmology, but with the use of this book I was able to transcribe each report as if I were doing it for years. This a great book. I hope they come out with more dictionaries that are geared towards other types of specialities (i.e. orthopedics, radiology, ob/gyn, etc...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Staple in the ophthalmic world!, April 26, 2006

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Jacqueline A. Stader "Ophthalmic Research Tra... (Temperance, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dictionary of Eye Terminology (Paperback)

I have personally used this resource for the past 20 years and it remains one of the "must haves" for clinical research coordinators who are trained through Ophthalmic Research Training Services.

It's also a fantastic tool for the CRA'S/ Monitors as well, who may be new to ophthalmology or need a little review from time to time, or just to make sure their spelling is correct.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all eye-care professionals, April 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dictionary of Eye Terminology (Paperback)

This dictionary is perfect for the person who either can't spell perfectly 100% of the time, or wants to increase his/her eye terminology with more professional vocabulary. A must for all eye-care professionals!