General Medical Knowledge for Eyecare Paraprofessionals

The series covers the information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lens examination. This text is for those who need to learn or brush up on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The author emphasizes the fact that the eye is part of the body as a whole, and presents the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology as well as an overview of common diseases. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.