Refraction and Retinoscopy: How to Pass the Refraction Certificate / Edition 1

by Jonathan Park, David Jones

Overview

In order to become a Consultant Ophthalmologist it is necessary to learn the skill of refraction and retinoscopy which requires a great deal of skill and practice. This full-colour, comprehensive revision guide has been specifically tailored for candidates of the mandatory Refraction Certificate Examination assessed by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781908911919
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/15/2003
Series:	MasterPass
Edition description:	UK ed.
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Jon Park has worked in Somerset as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon since 2015. He graduated from the University of Bristol, UK and then completed his speciality training in the South West Peninsula Deanery. He then completed a vitreo-retinal surgical fellowship at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Leo Feinberg is a third year specialty trainee in Ophthalmology in the Peninsula Deanery. He graduated from the University of Birmingham with honours in both Medical Sciences and Medicine and Surgery.

David Jones is a full-time consultant ophthalmologist in Cornwall. He studied medicine at Cambridge and Oxford Universities and undertook most of his ophthalmology training in Glasgow. He is educational supervisor for ophthalmic trainees in Cornwall.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

About the Authors

List of abbreviations

1) Introduction: A Book for Junior Doctors & Optometrists

2) The Refraction Certificate Examination

3) What Does Refractive Error Mean?

4) How To Refract

5) How To Use A Focimeter

6) Lens Neutralisation

7) Final Tips For The Exam

8) Appendices