The Lasik Handbook

The LASIK Handbook: A Case-Based Approach focuses on the approach to the patient and the planning of surgery rather than the technology. The beginning refractive surgeon is led through a series of cases in a progression from simple to more complex decision-making. Surgical planning and management of complications are taught in a manner that is commonly used in contemporary medical student training--providing cases that mimic real-world situations. New to this edition are more than 25 new cases to bring the total to over 100. A companion website provides surgical videos and an interactive online question bank for self-assessment. All chapters are completely updated, and new separate chapters have been on the new technologies in corneal topography, mechanical microkeratomes, femtosecond lasers, and excimer lasers; and International Perspectives.

Unique in its focus on the patient rather than the technology, this handbook is a practical, accessible guide to LASIK surgery. Expert surgeons detail each step of patient evaluation, surgical planning, procedure, and management of complications, discuss the pros and cons of commonly used equipment, and demonstrate the nuances of technique. Emphasis throughout is on correct decision-making, preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. The book features 75 actual cases with expert discussion of effective strategies for each case. Indexes help readers quickly locate cases by symptom/finding or by equipment used. Over 70 full-color clinical photographs and other illustrations complement the text.

Intensely practical and highly accessible, this essential handbook provides a key reference for any optometrist needing to give objective information to patients considering laser eye surgery. It follows a typical patient journey through the LASIK procedure and covers the normal outcomes as well as any complications. All aspects of the optometrist's role are covered, from pre-selection, referral and data collection through to counselling, procedures and aftercare. If you want to give your patients an informed opinion about refractive surgery or are co-managing LASIK patients, you cannot be without this information. Highly practical, bullet points, tables, boxes, practical advice, clinical tips Covers patient journey through the procedure - what goes right as well as what can go wrong Important ancillary material on www.optometryonline.net guidelines, protocols, decision making pathways, videoclips of procedures Highly illustrated and beautifully designed so that you can find the information instantly and at a glance when you are working in a busy clinic Very synoptic but wide ranging in its contents from pre-selection through to post-operative management and referrals. An essential white coat pocket book.

From surgical planning and patient prep, to the latest tools and techniques, The LASIK Handbook: A Case-Based Approach uses real-world examples and straightforward language to help readers optimize results and avoid potential pitfalls. The text is patient-focused rather than technology-focused and leads the refractive surgeon through a series of real life cases in a progression from the more straight-forward to the increasingly complex with useful take home points in each surgical planning, technique and management of complications are reviewed in a case-based contemporary approach relevant no matter your level of experience.

A guide to Lasik eye surgery that provides information on its benefits and risks, the ideal candidate, how it is performed, the best way to choose a qualified physician, the risk factors and complications, and the follow-up care.

The Handbook of Ophthalmology is a pocket size, ready reference book that is a compact review of diagnostic eye disorders. Presented in an outline format, the detailed information inside this resource for ophthalmic conditions is perfect for everyone involved with ophthalmology from residents to advanced surgeons. The Handbook of Ophthalmology edited by Dr. Amar Agarwal contains detailed information for each eye disorder including etiology, classic signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work-up, risk factors, management, pharmacology, and future considerations. The user-friendly Handbook of Ophthalmology covers all of the essential information on various eye diseases including the surgical aspects of management of the diseases. Fifty of ophthalmology's top experts bring detailed information covering the A to Z's of ophthalmology to the pages of this unique and comprehensive book. Including volumes of critical information in one compact book, students, residents, and surgeons alike will want to have a copy of Handbook of Ophthalmology by their side. Additional Features:Over 200 illustrations and clinical photographs A comprehensive index created using in-depth detail for cross-referencing and easy diagnosis. A detailed but simple guide on ocular therapeutics with dosages and side effects. Inside for each eye disorder: Etiology Classic signs Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Work-up Risk Factors Management Pharmacology Future Considerations

As new laser technology continues to emerge in the eye care field, there is a need for an up-to-date, comprehensive resource for eye care providers who are learning or currently performing these laser procedures. Edited by Lars Freisberg, Nate Lighthizer, Leonid Skorin, Jr., Karl Stonecipher, and Aaron Zimmerman, The Ophthalmic Laser Handbook is a practical, clinical guide that covers everything from indications and procedural techniques to contraindications and potential adverse events. This all-in-one reference, including over 45 videos of laser procedures in the e-version, is designed for all eye care providers—from those performing the procedures to those co-managing pre- and post-operative visits.