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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 2012 OPH 3412 – Clinical Practicum III Ledford, J. & Sanders, V. (2006). Slit Lamp Primer (2nd ed.). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK. ISBN 9781556427473 Examines the basic parts of the slit lamp microscope as well as examination and illumination techniques Fall 2012 OPH 3201 – General Medical Knowledge & Terminology Chabner, D. (2010). The Language of Medicine (9th ed.). New York: Elsevier. ISBN 9781437705706 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 (8th 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 3510 – Clinical Practicum I Cassin, B. & Rubin, M. (2006). Dictionary of Eye Terminology (6th ed.). Gainesville, FL: Triad. ISBN 9780937404737 Features the most frequently used terms and phrases associated with the eye Kanski, J. (2009). Clinical Ophthalmology: A Synopsis (2nd ed.). New York: Elsevier. ISBN 9780702031359 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 (2nd ed.). Baltimore: Prism Press. ISBN 9780966506815 Examines optical concepts including refraction, prisms, lenses, and magnification OPH 4202 – Survey of Eye Diseases Riordan-Eva, P., Asbury, T., & Whitcher, J. (2011). Vaughan & Asbury’s General Ophthalmology (18th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780071634205 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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