The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals is a series that provides fundamental and advanced material with a clinical approach to clinicians and students. A special effort was made to include information needed for the certification exams in ophthalmic and optometric assisting, low vision, surgical assisting, opticianry, and contact lens examiners.

Basic Procedures provides step-by-step instructions for the most common ophthalmic instruments and procedures. The author details tests frequently performed in the office and provides instructions on the proper way to administer these tests. This handy manual will give you the tools you need to be a skilled and efficient ophthalmic or optometic assistant.

This text explains procedures which include: visual acuity, history taking, pupil evaluation, informal visual fields, and minor surgery assisting. Other features include: background theory, patient education, and a broad overview of ophthalmic instruments such as the lensometer, slit lamp, keratometer, and various tonometers.