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Janice K. Ledford COMT (Author), Joseph Hoffman (Author)
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1556428057 978-1556428050 September 27, 2007 5th
A leading resource for nearly two decades and a daily reference for thousands of eyecare professionals, the Fifth Edition of Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology continues this tradition and provides the latest terms, concepts, conditions, and important resources in an instant.

Janice K. Ledford and Joseph Hoffman have updated and expanded this essential resource to reflect today’s dialect while retaining the core features associated with this user-friendly reference book: accurately defined terms, cross-referencing, acronyms and abbreviations, and a plethora of additional information in the appendices.

Compact, concise, and informative, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to over 3,700 terms and their definitions, including over 400 new words. This pocket-sized companion also contains 25 appendices. Additionally, pronunciations have been added—an attribute users are sure to appreciate.

With a history of excellence, an easy-to-use format, and the latest information, Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition is a must have for anyone working in eyecare or an eyecare-related industry.

Features:
• An atlas of ocular anatomy drawings
• Updated list of pertinent web sites
• Updated drug tables
• A reading guide

Appendices Include:
• Medical terminology
• Subjective grading systems
• Common abbreviations
• The metric system
• English-to-Spanish ocular history flow sheet





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"The authors have put together a great quick reference book. I would recommend it to any person who works in eyecare either with patients or behind the scenes."

— Nora V. Dorau, CPO, Doody’s Publishing --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

For over 25 years now, Janice K. Ledford, COMT has been using her skills both in the ophthalmic exam room and on the printed page. While she is probably best known for her certification review books and editorship of The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals, she is also a published novelist (search Jan Roadarmel Ledford on the Internet). She is currently employed as a fee-basis technologist with Dr. Charles Kirby as well as the Asheville Veterans Administration Eye Clinic. Jan has two sons, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter and grandson. She lives in Franklin, NC with her two cats. Joseph Hoffman has worked in medical publishing since 1985 and was the editor-in-chief of the Ocular Surgery News publication group from 1996 to 2001. He has won writing awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and Apex. He is currently the proprietor of Hoffman Health Care Communications.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 504 pages
  • Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 5th edition (September 27, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556428057
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556428050
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very handy in my line of work, November 25, 2008
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I have used this book countless times in my work as a legal nurse consultant. It is invaluable to me for looking up terminology used in eyecare when going through medical records. I highly recommend this book to fellow LNC's or paralegals. Quick Reference Dictionary of Eyecare Terminology, Fifth Edition My book is the Fourth Edition.
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