Textbooks

The following list of required textbooks is published in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.

Summer 2009

OPH 3412 – Clinical Practicum III 

Ledford, J. & Sanders, V.  (2006). Slit Lamp Primer (2^nd ed.). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK. ISBN 9781556427473 

Examines the basic parts of the slit lamp microscope as well as examination and illumination techniques

Fall 2009 

OPH 3201 – General Medical Knowledge & Terminology 

Chabner, D. (2007).  The Language of Medicine (8^th ed.). New York: Elsevier. ISBN 9780721649313  

Provides overview of each body system and definitions to complex medical terminology by examining the component parts of each word 

OPH 3202 – Introduction to Ophthalmic Medical Technology, Medical Law, and Ethics 

Stein, H., Stein, R., & Freeman, M. (2006). The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel (8^th ed.). New York: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323033305  

Comprehensive resource that includes practical information about ophthalmic equipment and the skills needed for its use as well as detailed information about ocular conditions  

Cassin, B. (1995). Fundamentals for Ophthalmic Technical Personnel.  New York: Elsevier. ISBN 9780721649313  

Comprehensive resource that discusses ophthalmic sciences, neuroanatomy, optics, and techniques to perform various ophthalmic tasks 

OPH 3203 – Ocular Anatomy & Physiology 

Cassin, B, & Rubin, M. (2006).  Dictionary of Eye Terminology (5^th ed.). Gainesville, FL: Triad. ISBN 9780937404683  

Features the most frequently used terms and phrases associated with the eye 

Kanski, J. (2004).  Clinical Ophthalmology: A Synopsis.  New York: Elsevier. ISBN 9780750687973  

Practical handbook that includes detailed photographs of ocular anatomy and various ocular conditions 

OPH 3204 – Optics I 

Guyton, D., West, C., Miller, J., & Wisnicki, J. (1999). Ophthalmic Optics and Clinical Refraction (2^nd ed.). Baltimore: Prism Press. ISBN 780966506815  

Examines optical concepts including refraction, prisms, lenses, and magnification 

OPH 4202 – Survey of Eye Diseases 

Riordan-Eva, P., Asbury, T., & Whitcher, J. (2007).  Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology (17^th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780071443142  

Provides a practical introduction to ophthalmology including discussion of diagnosis and treatment of all major diseases of the eye  

OPH 4204 – Ophthalmic Photography & Angiography 

Cunningham, D. (1998).  Clinical Ocular Photography. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK. ISBN 9781556423772 

Provides fundamental techniques for ophthalmic photography and instrument operation 

OPH 4207 – Advanced Concepts in Ophthalmology 

Ledford, J. (1999).  Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist Exam Review Manual. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK. ISBN 9781556424229 

Comprehensive study guide on advanced ophthalmic topics included in the certification exam 

OPH 4303 – Special Testing 

Van Boemel, G. (1999).  Special Skills & Techniques. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK. ISBN 9781556423499

Essential information on advanced diagnostic testing used in the eye clinic

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