Exclusive product information on the care and treatment of the eye. This indispensable guide is the definitive directory of drug and product data relating uniquely to the practice of Ophthalmology and Optometry.

The new 2000 PDR for Ophthalmology provides exclusive product information for all those involved with the care and treatment of the eye.This indispensable guide is the definitive directory of drug and product data relating uniquely to the practice of ophthalmology and optometry.

This yearbook features relevant articles of the year from a survey of over 950 journals worldwide. The articles are followed by clinically-relevant commentary by the editors.

As more over–the–counter drugs are introduced every year – and more ingredients move from prescription to nonprescription status – it becomes imperative that you stay fully informed about the uses and cautions regarding these readily available medicines. You′ll find: ∗ full, detailed descriptions of the most commonly used nonprescription drugs and preparations ∗ colour photos of hundreds of OTC drugs for quick ID – cross referenced to the detailed descriptions ∗ four separate indices for quick drug ID by category, product name, manufacturer, and active ingredient ∗ comprehensive coverage of ingredients, indications, drug interactions, dosage, administration, and more ∗ Companion Drug Index to common diseases and frequently encountered side effects This one–volume resource has all the information you need.

This essential reference guide for eye-care professionals contains information on the drugs and equipment used in the fast-changing ophthalmology and optometry fields. The detailed encyclopedia is enhanced by color product photographs and information on all types of contact lenses and specialized instruments.

Inside the 3rd edition of this esteemed masterwork, hundreds of the most distinguished authorities from around the world provide today's best answers to every question that arises in your practice. They deliver in-depth guidance on new diagnostic approaches, operative technique, and treatment option, as well as cogent explanations of every new scientific concept and its clinical importance. With its new streamlined, more user-friendly, full-color format, this 3rd edition makes reference much faster, easier, and more versatile. More than ever, it's the source you need to efficiently and confidently overcome any clinical challenge you may face. Comprehensive, authoritative, and richly illustrated coverage of every scientific and clinical principle in ophthalmology ensures that you will always be able to find the guidance you need to diagnose and manage your patients' ocular problems and meet today's standards of care. Updates include completely new sections on "Refractive Surgery" and "Ethics and Professionalism"... an updated and expanded "Geneitcs" section... an updated "Retina" section featuring OCT imaging and new drug therapies for macular degeneration... and many other important new developments that affect your patient care. A streamlined format and a new, more user-friendly full-color design - with many at-a-glance summary tables, algorithms, boxes, diagrams, and thousands of phenomenal color illustrations - allows you to locate the assistance you need more rapidly than ever.