Last Minute Optics: A Concise Review of Optics, Refraction and Contact Lenses [Paperback]

David G. Hunter PhD MD (Author), Constance E. West MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1556423179 | ISBN-13: 978-1556423178 | Publication Date: June 21, 1996 | Edition: 1st

This unique new guide allows you to test your knowledge while increasing your understanding of optics. It is a handy, clinically relevant manual that presents the optics facts and concepts you need the most. The clear and concise question-and-answer format allows self-assessment while studying. Easy-to-understand explanations of complicated concepts make the topic manageable. Numerous practical tips will enhance your efficiency and effectiveness in the clinic. Many simple illustrations help make sense of difficult concepts.

Last Minute Optics: A Concise Review of Optics, Refraction and Contact Lenses is an invaluable study guide and a great reference that is directly applicable to your everyday clinical practice. Chapters include Basic Principles, The Model Eye, Acuity Testing, Refraction and Optical Dispensing, Astigmatism, Contact Lenses, Intraocular Lenses, Magnification and Telescopes, Low Vision, Mirrors, and Instruments.

David G. Hunter, MD, PhD is an assistant professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has presented lectures on optics worldwide. Constance West, MD is on staff at the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati. She is active in residence training and has lectured on optics and refraction in many cities across the United States.

Special Features

• Unique question-and-answer format.
• Over 200 questions and answers on optics.
• Perfect for limited study time.
• Written in a light and approachable style to make optics accessible and understandable.
• Practical, clinically relevant tips enhance your practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 1st edition (June 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556423179
• ISBN-13: 978-1556423178
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,343,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David G. Hunter, MD, PhD is Ophthalmologist-in-Chief and the Richard M. Robb Chair of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital Boston. The ophthalmology department at Children's Hospital has 23 full-time faculty members, making it the largest pediatric ophthalmology department in the nation. He is also the Vice Chair and Associate Professor of the Harvard Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hunter obtained a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Rice University and a PhD (in Cell Biology) and MD from Baylor College of Medicine. After he completed an ophthalmology residency at Harvard's Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, he was a fellow with Drs. David Guyton and Michael Repka at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University, from 1991-1992. He was a faculty member at Johns Hopkins until 2002, when he relocated to Boston to become Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at Children's. During his time at Children's he has been responsible for the establishment of 4 endowed chairs and 1 endowed international observership. Dr. Hunter is co-author of the book Last Minute Optics and he lectures on optics and refraction for ophthalmologists-in-training around the world. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and Vice President-Elect of the 12,000-member Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. His clinical and research interests focus on strabismus and amblyopia.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great review for Ophthalmologists, February 7, 2006

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This review is from: Last Minute Optics: A Concise Review of Optics, Refraction and Contact Lenses (Paperback)

Throw away the Academy of Ophthalmology's optics book. This concise text is all you need. If you read it carefully, do the problems and really learn what it teaches, you will score very well on the OKAPs and board exams.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best optics book ever, August 11, 2010

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This review is from: Last-Minute Optics: A Concise Review of Optics, Refraction, and Contact Lenses (Paperback)

in preparation for OKAPS and Boards, this book is awesome. For those looking for more detailed book, check out optics for clinicians or some other textbook. For a review of optics a week before a major exam, you MUST have this book

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ !!!, July 6, 2008

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This review is from: Last Minute Optics: A Concise Review of Optics, Refraction and Contact Lenses (Paperback)

it is not a standard text, not meant to be. but it is a very practical review with practical information and applications not found in many standard texts. the information is also pretty current and accurate, albeit paltry. definitely a good read the month before the exam, and the best review material for those finished with the exams. a nice fresh approach to a tedious task all in all. good one!