Catalogue Number: 1366 Clinical procedures manual. Practical notes and assignments Category: Book Sub-Category: Manual, for instruments etc Author: JOHNSTON Alan W Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1993 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne Publisher/Manufacturer: Victorian College of Optometry Description Of Item: Printed card covers, A4 size, 38 chapters, about 250 pages, numerous black and white illustrations and diagrams Historical Significance: Alan Johnston graduated in optometry at the University of Melbourne in 1963. He went into private practice but returned to do a Masters degree and then a PhD degree. He was a research fellow funded by the Australian Road Research Board in Professor Cole's ergonomics laboratory while enrolled as a PhD student. He was appointed lecturer in the Department of Optometry in 1974 and well regarded as a clinical teacher and an expert in low vision. He served as Clinic administrator for some years and as Associate Dean Research in the Faculty of Science. He became an Associate Professor and resigned in 2000 to enter private practice. He taught clinical optometry and produced many editions of this excellent and comprehensive manual for students. The manual gives a clear picture of what was expected of optometrists in the 1980s and 1990s How Acquired: Donated by Barry L Cole Date Acquired: Dec 2009 Condition: Good Location: Archive room. East wall. Books by Australian authors |