Selected as a Doody s Core Title for 2022 and 2023!   Providing a solid foundation in clinical medicine for optometrists and optometry students, Clinical Medicine for Optometrists covers the systemic medical conditions that have serious impacts on ocular health and function, as well as the ocular exam findings that may be an early indication of significant systemic disease. This unique text explains important medical considerations for optometric practice, meeting the needs of clinical medicine courses in optometry programs, and also serving as a practical reference for optometrists in practice.      Covers the core content required for board exams and the essential areas of medical knowledge needed for residency and in clinical practice.     Presents comprehensive, practical content developed by lead author and internal medicine physician David Shein, MD, who has many years  experience teaching students at the New England College of Optometry, in conjunction with co-author Rachel C.