Dictionary of Eye Terminology

The third edition of this dictionary, like the earlier editions, provides a complete listing of terminology related to the eye and visual system and ophthalmic care in lay language wherever possible. The authors set out to develop an easily used compendium of words and terms that make up the language and symbols used by ophthalmologists. Because the specialty has a unique vocabulary and many abbreviations and acronyms, beginning ophthalmology residents, students in orthoptics and ophthalmic technology, and other support personnel often are not conversant in ophthalmology-speak, and this dictionary is an excellent tool for learning the language. The authors are seasoned educators who recognize the problem and its solution. This new edition is very complete and gives readers an exhaustive list of words and phrases. This softcover book fits easily on a shelf or desk. The 11 pages of abbreviations and acronyms help readers interpret chart notes. The dictionary gives a useful, although usually nontechnical, definition. For example, the chemical, commercial, and drug classification names of medications are provided but only the general disease indications for their use are included. A nice additional feature is the inclusion of common misspellings. Beginning residents in ophthalmology and students in related fields plus clinical support staff will find the dictionary handy and highly useful.