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Informationen zum Autor IAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice . Klappentext PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS THE EYES A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE EYES Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life. The Eyes is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in eye care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application. Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent careFeatures colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessibleEmpowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare deliveryContains information necessary for effective patient care of those with glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases and conditions Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface ix Acknowledgements xi 1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Eyes 1 The Sense of Sight 1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye 4 Conjunctiva 6 Lacrimal Apparatus 7 The Eye 8 Organisation of the Retina 10 Colour Vision and Retinal Structure 10 Eye Chambers 12 Focusing Images on the Retina 12 Refraction 12 Focal Length 13 Myopia, Hyperopia and Presbyopia 14 Processing of Visual Information 15 Central Processing of Visual Information 15 Conclusion 16 Glossary of Terms 16 Multiple Choice Questions 17 References 19 2 Assessment of the Eyes 20 Importance of Vision Assessment 20 The Assessment 21 Patient History in Ophthalmic Assessment 24 Documentation of Findings 24 Testing Visual Function 27 LogMAR Vision Testing 29 Tumbling 'E', 'E' Test 29 Colour Vision Assessment 30 Diagnostic Tests 31 Conclusion 33 Glossary of Terms 34 Multiple Choice Questions 35 References 36 3 Glaucoma 37 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Primary Open-angle Glaucoma 37 Epidemiology 39 Risk Factors 41 Clinical Presentation 42 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 43 Management 44 Health Teaching 47 Conclusion 49 Glossary of Terms 50 Multiple Choice Questions 51 References 52 4 Cataract 54 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Cataract 56 Epidemiology 58 Risk Factors 59 Clinical Presentation 59 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 61 Management 64 Surgical Management 65 Cataract Surgery Procedure 65 Types of Intra-optical Lenses 66 Postoperative Care 66 Health Teaching 66 Conclusion 69 Glossary of Terms 70 Multiple Choice Questions 71 References 72 5 Conjunctivitis 73 Pink ...
