Clinical terms culled from the best sources in this specialty. Text is fully cross-indexed and lists each phrase as it is heard as well as its main noun. Thumb-tabbed. Previous edition: c1993. Softcover.
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Transcriptionist's ovation:
It seems that Stedman's word books, generally, get a nearly unanimous standing ovation from transcriptionists, and a good head-scratching reply from those who are looking for more detailed information in addition to terminology, phrases, and spelling.
Well, that's appropriate. This ophthalmology word book, and all of the other similar word books Stedman's publishes, are specifically targeted to the niche market of MTs, medical authors, etc., who need specific information on the hundreds of thousands of... more info
Top Reference for Ophthalmology:
The second edition of "Stedman's Ophthalmology Words" [January 2000] is a real gem for the medical transcriptionist needing a current reference in this specialty. It has 60,000 entries, cross-indexed, with >42,00 medical word entries relevant to ophthalmology, including the pertinent peripheral nerves, muscles, disorders and diseases.
Additionally, it has four helpful appendixes: 1) anatomical illustrations, 2) common terms by procedure, 3) drugs by indication [i.e., for entities such as "conjunctivitis"... more info
Superb Reference Book:
"Ophthalmology Words" by Stedman once again lives up to the Stedman tradition of excellence. With over 60,000 entries, it completely covers the gamut of ophthalmologic words, surgical and otherwise. In addition to being completely cross-referenced, it includes four helpful appendixes that include 1) several anatomic reference guides, 2) commonly used eye drug/medications, 3) a preparation/procedure reference, and, most helpful in my estimation, 4) 13 ophthalmologic reports--the latter are extremely helpful... more info
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