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DK publishes an encyclopedic body of content covering both conventional and complementary medicine.

In association with the BMA we have authoritative medical reference taken from a range of books, including the following:

Illustrated Family Health Encyclopedia
Medicines and Drugs Guide
Illustrated Medical Dictionary

Within our complementary health and wellbeing material, there is comprehensive content covering:

homeopathy
healing foods
medicinal plants
yoga

Not forgetting a wide range of material covering more specific areas such as:

pilates
reflexology
aqua fitness
massage

Sample content from 'The BMA Complete Family Health Guide'
Click here to view a presentation of a complementary therapy taken from 'The Encyclopedia of Natural Healing'

Slit-lamp examination

The slit lamp is used to examine structures at the front of the eye: the transparent cornea, which covers the front part of the eye; the coloured iris; the lens; and the front chamber, which lies between the cornea and the lens. The slit lamp produces a long, narrow beam of brilliant light that is focused onto the eye. Although the examination is painless, eye drops used to dilate the pupil may make your vision blurred for a few hours afterwards.

During the examination

As the ophthalmologist moves the light beam across your eye using a control lever, a headrest and chin support keep your head still.