Current Concepts In Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is eye surgery to improve the refractive state of the eye and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. The most common type of refractive surgery uses lasers to reshape the curvature of the cornea. This book is a practical guide to the latest advances in refractive surgery procedures. Beginning with an introduction to the evolution of refractive surgery, the next section discusses pre-operative workup, patient evaluation, and decision making. The following sections cover different refractive procedures including corneal ablative, refractive lenticule extraction, lens-based surgeries, enhancements and retreatments, and presbyopia (a condition associated with aging). The final section covers a selection of miscellaneous topics such as bioptics, collagen cross-linking, intracorneal ring segments, incisional surgery, and challenging scenarios. Each section is highly illustrated and provides in depth detail on machines and laser platforms, surgical techniques, outcomes, and potential complications and their management. Key points Practical guide to latest advances in refractive surgery Covers numerous different procedures In depth detail on techniques, outcomes, equipment and complications Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and figures

This concise guide to modern refractive surgery covers all major surgical procedures and offers expert recommendations on when to use them. Designed in a handbook format for easy use, the book takes you step-by-step thruough each techniques and lists all key criteria. More than 150 high-quality illustrations clarify difficult concepts and enhance your diagnostic skills. A valuable how-to handbook!

Refractive surgery has entered the mainstream of general ophthalmology, with patients inquiring every day about their potential for the surgery or questioning the results of previous procedures. Now you have at your fingertips the first concise, easily accessible guide to modern refractive surgery, covering all major surgical procedures and offering expert clinical recommendations on when and how to use them. Written by highly experienced specialists, the book is designed for all members of the refractive surgery team, with the goal of turning to it for quick reference and confirmation of a diagnosis in every examining room! In comparison to large tomes, this book is designed in a handbook format for easy portability and use, a book you will turn to for quick reference in any clinical setting. For convenient access to the basic principles, surgical concepts, techniques, and complications of today's refractive surgery procedures, there is only one book available: order Refractive Surgery: A Color Synopsis today!

This book casts light on the most recent and significant changes and challenges in Ophthalmology over the last years. It provides essential and relevant new information and improvements on the main areas of Ophthalmology. Current Concepts of Ophthalmology elaborates on recent developments in Refractive and Cataract surgery, Cornea transplants, Neuro-Ophthalmology and many more. Based on increasing professional subject specialisation, this book offers the opportunity to stay up-to-date with areas outside of the own specific sub-specialty. Further, it traces issues and useful information to understand the trends and areas of future interest. Written by renowned experts of the respective fields, readers will discover a concise update on modern ophthalmology.

If you are considering LASIK surgery, this book is a must. Written by an experienced refractive surgeon who is a LASIK patient as well, this concise, easy to read guide is designed like a typical office consultation. First, basic optics of vision are explained which help with the subsequent chapters about the benefits, risks, alternatives, and options in modern refractive surgery. The concepts are presented in basic terms with clear illustrations that anyone can understand. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to SEE International, an organization that organizes cataract surgery missions to under developed countries.

Comprehensive and clinically focused, Refractive Surgery, 3rd Edition, brings you the knowledge and expertise of leading ophthalmology experts and refractive surgeons from around the world. Together they provide practical coverage of the latest advances in this fast-changing field, including improved optics and biomechanics, improved diagnostics, new surgical techniques, and more. Hundreds of high-quality photographs guide you from patient selection to mastery of surgical techniques. Offers step-by-step guidance on a wide range of common refractive procedures. Covers new topics such as management of LASIK complications; SMILE and management of SMILE complications; collagen cross-linking, including instrumentation and applications in keratoconus and ectasia; intracorneal lenses; and multifocal and accommodating IOLs. Contains a new chapter on Preoperative Evaluation of Keratoconus and Ectasia. Uses high-quality surgical video clips to demonstrate a variety of surgical techniques. Addresses initial as well as ongoing management of patients. Includes tables of indications, preferences, hot tips, and management of complications throughout, making guidance quick and easy to access.