Author Description

This book presents practical and realistic case scenarios commonly encountered in the practice of eye care by optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists, as well as by family physicians. The lawyer-eye specialist team has used a novel question-and-answer format, with a special emphasis on problem-solving, to make learning about the medico-legal and ethical principles effortless and interesting. "Taking-home Messages" crystallise the key points discussed. Eye care professionals working in optical outlets, medical clinics and hospital departments can easily relate to the scenarios presented. This book will also be of interest to optometry students, medical students, postgraduate ophthalmology students, law students, attorneys, patients and the general reader who may wish to know his medico-legal rights. Features of this book -- Interesting presentation through a case scenario-based question-and-answer format. -- "Take-home-Messages" crystallizes the key points discussed in the case scenarios.