This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals. This book provides the principles and practice of ophthalmic lens dispensing for all optometrists and dispensing opticians. This book was written by a licensed dispensing optician for the express purpose of teaching optometric and ophthalmic assistants everything they need to know about frames and lenses. Ophthalmic frames are discussed in great detail, including basic principles, materials, special adaptations, and selection. Fitting and dispensing instructions are also included to help you satisfy your patients and customers. Key features of this book are:A full-colour design with numerous illustrations presents essential information in an attractive, readily accessible formAll the information needed to understand and dispense ophthalmic lenses is in one bookA top international expert in the field distils years of experience into a single book

The ultimate ophthalmic dispensing reference, this book provides a step-by-step system for properly fitting and adjusting eyewear. It covers every aspect of dispensing — from basic terminology to frame selection to eyewear fitting, adjusting, and repairing. Perfect for both students who are just learning about dispensing and practitioners who want to keep their skills up to date, this resource offers in-depth discussions of all types of lenses, including multifocal, progressive, absorptive, safety, recreational, aspheric, and high index. Plus, it goes beyond the basics to explore the "how" and "why" behind lens selection, to help you better understand and meet your patients' vision needs. - A glossary of key terms provides easy access to definitions. - Proficiency tests at the end of each chapter reinforce your understanding of the material through multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and true/false questions. - A new full-color design with hundreds of illustrations that clearly demonstrate key procedures, concepts, and techniques. - Updated coverage of the latest dispensing procedures and equipment. - Detailed information on the newest types of lenses, including progressive, absorptive, aspheric, and atoric. - Updated photos feature more current frames and lenses, keeping the book up to date with today's eye care trends.

Based on a very successful series first published in Optician journal, this lavishly illustrated and best selling textbook provides the principles and practice of ophthalmic lens dispensing. Completely revised and updated, this 2nd edition offers a wealth of experience and knowledge in one readily accessible and attractively presented book. Featuring the essential theory and practical information readers need to successfully dispense ophthalmic lenses, this 2nd edition also includes valuable tutorials and lens design programs on CD-ROM. A full color design with numerous illustrations presents essential information in an attractive, readily accessible form. All the information needed to understand and dispense ophthalmic lenses is in one volume. Content is based on a highly acclaimed series published in Optician journal. A top international expert in the field distills years of experience into a single volume. New materials and products have been added to keep readers totally up to date. Content has been thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and relevance. New material has been added on antireflective coatings and tints, progressive lenses, safety and standards, lens manufacture, and expanded theory with an emphasis on practice. The companion CD-ROM includes new tutorials to help explain points in the text and a new lens design program. New illustrations further reinforce theory.