Richard Kolker

Subjective Refraction and Prescribing Glasses (eBook, ePUB)

The Number One (or Number Two) Guide to Practical Techniques and Principles, Third Edition

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Basic refraction is a foundational part of ophthalmology, and yet beginning ophthalmology residents and ophthalmic technicians are often left on their own to learn the finer points.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040135426
• Artikelnr.: 70886227

Autorenporträt

Richard J. Kolker, MD is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Kolker has taught refraction at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Annual Meetings. His awards include the Wilmer Resident Teaching Award, the Wilmer Medical Student Teaching Award (three-time recipient), the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program Best Course of Year Award (two-time recipient), and the University of Maryland School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program Best Course of Year Award.

Dr. Kolker's hobbies include teaching refraction, tennis (former Maryland State Champion and member of the University of Pennsylvania tennis team), oldies music, studying religion, singing, theater, and travel. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and cocker spaniel. They have four children.

Andrew F. Kolker, MD is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who practices in Clinton, Maryland.

He received his undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude with a BA in English. He completed his post-baccalaureate pre-medical training at Johns Hopkins University and received his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed his internship at Maryland General Hospital and his ophthalmology residency at The George Washington University.

In his free time, Dr. Kolker enjoys creative writing, listening to music, and playing drums and guitar. Tennis is also a passion of his and, as an undergraduate, he was a 4-year varsity tennis letter winner and was co-captain of the team during his senior year.

Following college, Dr. Kolker played tennis professionally, earning a world ranking in singles and doubles. He lives with his wife, Grace, in Washington, DC.

Inhaltsangabe

Dedication Acknowledgments About the AuthorsPreface Foreword by David L.
Guyton, MDIntroduction Chapter 1 Practical OpticsGoal of RefractionSix
Principles of RefractionSnellen Visual AcuitySpherical Refractive
ErrorsAstigmatismPresbyopiaFour Points About Correcting Presbyopia With an
AddBifocalsReading GlassesTrifocalsProgressive Addition LensesComputer
GlassesTwo Formulas: Spherical Equivalent and Plus-Minus Cylinder
ConversionPinhole Chapter 2 Subjective Refraction and Lens PrescriptionThe
PhoropterFeatures of the PhoropterPositioning the PatientThe Three Types of
RefractionThe Four Steps of Subjective RefractionThe Adjustment Within Step
3Instructing the PatientNo ConversationManaging PausesWhen Straddling the
AxisOver-MinusingEncouragementThree Patient ConcernsSixteen Tips for
Accurate Subjective Refraction ResultsBefore Writing a Glasses
PrescriptionShow and Compare What You Plan to Give-Always!Trial
RunAdditional Factors to Consider Prior to Making a Prescription ChangeNew
PresbyopeTwo MythsSpecial SituationsFinal ConsiderationsSubjective
Refraction Over Current Lenses (Spherical Over-Refraction)Near VisionUsing
the Trial FrameRefraction Reminders Chapter 3 Case
StudiesMyopiaHyperopiaAstigmatismPresbyopiaPresbyopia
CorrectionRefractionSpecial Considerations When Prescribing GlassesAppendix
How to Use the Manual Lensometer: Plus Cylinder MethodHow to Use the Manual
Lensometer: Minus Cylinder MethodRetinoscopy Primer: Plus Cylinder
MethodRetinoscopy Primer: Minus Cylinder Method Index