Basic Texts
Clinical Optics
Albert DM, Miller JW, Azar DT, Blodi BA, eds. Albert & Jakobiec’s Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology. 4 vols. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders; 2008.
Campbell CJ. Physiological Optics. Hagerstown, MD: Harper & Row; 1974.
Corboy JM. The Retinoscopy Book: An Introductory Manual for Eye Care Professionals. 5th ed. Thorofare, NJ: Slack; 2003.
Duke-Elder S, Abrams D. Ophthalmic Optics and Refraction. St Louis: Mosby; 1970. System of Ophthalmology; vol 5.
Michaels DD. Visual Optics and Refraction: A Clinical Approach. 3rd ed. St Louis: Mosby; 1985. Milder B, Rubin ML. The Fine Art of Prescribing Glasses Without Making a Spectacle of Yourself.
3rd ed. Gainesville, FL: Triad; 2004.
Rubin ML. Optics for Clinicians. Gainesville, FL: Triad; 1993.
Stein HA, Slatt BJ, Stein RM, Freeman MI. Fitting Guide for Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses: A Practical Approach. 4th ed. St Louis: Mosby; 2002.
Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duane’s Ophthalmology on DVD-ROM. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012.
Yanoff M, Duker JS. Ophthalmology: Expert Consult Premium Edition. 3rd ed. St Louis: Mosby; 2009.
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Requesting Continuing Medical Education Credit
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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3.Select the appropriate Academy activity. You will be directed to the posttest.
4.Once you have passed the test with a score of 80% or higher, you will be directed to your transcript. If you are not an Academy member, you will be able to print out a certificate of participation once you have passed the test.
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How to Use the Self Testing Function
Welcome to Self Test for Clinical Optics. You can access the test either directly from the Table of Contents or from the link at the end of this page.
How to Set Up the Self Test
On the “Self Test” screen, check the box next to the Section title to show the total number of questions in the Self Test.
You can control the total number of questions to be included in the Self Test by either moving the slider or directly inputting the number of questions required.
In addition, you can choose to “Randomize Questions” by dragging the button in that field until “YES” appears in the slider. This randomizes the questions, which otherwise appear in the order presented in the print version of the book.
Once the number of questions is entered, the Self Test can be launched by tapping on the “Start Self Test” button. The “Close” button on the top-right corner will close the Self Test and take you back to the eBook.
Creating and Taking a Test with Immediate Feedback
For a test with immediate feedback, choose “Quiz” and the “Create a Test With Immediate
Feedback” button, and then follow the instructions in “How to Set Up a Self Test,” above.
When a question is presented, tap on the option you want to select. The feedback will be shown immediately. The “Next Question” and “Previous Question” buttons take you to the next or previous question in the Self Test. You can navigate to a random question by moving the slider at the bottom of the screen. You can always skip a question and move forward by tapping the “Next Question” button.
Once you are sure that you have completed the Self Test, tap on the “Finish” button. This will take you to the “Results” screen, which shows your results and percentage of correct responses. This screen also contains buttons for retrying the same test or creating a new test.
Can I Take Multiple Self Tests?
You can either retake the Self Test you have just completed or set up a new Self Test. These options are displayed on the Results Page.
Tap on the “Retry This Test” button to retake the same Self Test. You will be taken directly to the first question of the same Self Test.
Tap on the “Create New Self Test” button to set up a new Self Test. You will be taken to the Chapter selection screen again.
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