Offering a clinical definition and classification for specialty contact lenses, this unique reference discusses the clinical features and customization of every type of contact lens modality in a variety of clinical settings. Specialty Contact Lenses covers all aspects of this wide-ranging field, including specialty multifocal lenses, novel technology, telemedicine, myopia management, contact lenses in sports, visual rehabilitation, pediatric and geriatric considerations, electrochemical and optical sensing technologies, contact lens enhancement, future applications, and much more. Presents evidence-based clinical guidance on the selection and fitting of specialty contact lenses, including scleral lenses, bandage contact lenses, customized and extended wear soft contact lenses, corneal lenses, hybrid lenses, tinted lenses, and more. Covers a wide range of eye disorders and how to manage them using specialty lenses, including corneal disorders, ocular surface diseases, low vision, binocular vision, aberration control, drug delivery, myopia, and presbyopia. Features high-quality figures throughout illustrating specialty lens design and application for various disorders and settings. Covers the latest information on emerging technologies such as smart contact lenses, optical sensing technologies, drug delivery, and contact lens enhancements. Includes practical guidance and considerations for building and managing a specialty contact lens practice, with information on billing and coding, social media, telemedicine, and marketing. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Book Information
ISBN 9780323879293
Author Daddi Fadel
Format Paperback
Page Count 500
Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight(grams) 450g