Download or read book Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery written by Jeffery J. Machat and published by Thorofare, NJ : Slack. This book was released on 1996 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides comprehensive information on the approved excimer laser. Aimed at ophthalmologists who want to completely understand the fundamentals of PRK and LASIK, the two procedures are fully defined, along with the background of the laser and the development of current technology.
Download or read book The Excimer written by Harold Aaron Stein and published by Slack. This book was released on 1997 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide the necessary facts, experience and results available on the latest direction in ophthalmology: the excimer laser. Each chapter has been updated to keep up with the expanding technology that is available. The Excimer is a source of information on the fundamentals of excimer use, including terminology, history, patient selection, current models and general procedures. A detailed chapter on LASIK has been added to reflect the growing popularity of this procedure. The authors are renowned ophthalmologists and their experience is invaluable to explain the principles and fundamentals of the excimer. This book should prepare you for any and all situations and conditions that may arise while learning to treat patients with this innovative technology. The Excimer leads you through important concerns such as who to treat, patient reaction, complications, use of corneal topography with the excimer, and all necessary precautions.
Download or read book Recommended Practices for Laser Refractive Surgery written by and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2002-10-30 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Step by Step LASIK Surgery written by Namrata Sharma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-08-12 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decade after the introduction of the LASIK technique in refractive surgery, the technique has reached its maturity. Thoroughly researched and easy to read, Step by Step LASIK Surgery provides practical information regarding the various aspects of LASIK surgery. Expert LASIK surgeons share their experiences with this state-of-the-art surgical technique. The book is organized in a simple and effective style that presents a step-by-step approach to LASIK surgery. It includes information about the latest microkertomes and excimer laser machines and specific surgical techniques like LASEK, LASIK for post-penetrating keratoplasty, ametropias, and wavefront guided LASIK.
Download or read book LASEK PRK and Excimer Laser Stromal Surface Ablation written by Dimitri T. Azar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-12-21 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely and authoritative reference studies the innovative laser vision procedure that combines elements of PRK and LASIK for advancements in the treatment of disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The book guides surgeons through every aspect of laser surgery, a promising technique for when Lasik is not recommended, and provides in-depth discussions of various surgical techniques and settings, complications and side-effects, instrumentation procedures, and possible treatment outcomes for optimal patient care. Providing color illustrations throughout the text, thirty stimulating chapters explore strategies for the management of LASEK applications.
Download or read book The Excimer Manual written by Jonathan H. Talamo and published by Little, Brown Medical Division. This book was released on 1997 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a practical resource detailing patient selection and management, surgical techniques and pre- and post-operative care. The book represents an international collaboration of many of the outstanding authorities on these procedures.
Download or read book Excimer Lasers in Ophthalmology written by Charles N. J. McGhee and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American ophthalmologists, who have only recently been given FDA approval to perform Photorefractive Keratectomy for low myopia, will find this resource especially valuable. The contributors are primarily British and Australian researchers and clinicians who have been working to develop this instrument and refine its clinical applications. Scientific principles and current clinical and research trends are covered, along with practical information on patient assessment, surgical techniques, clinical results, and the identification, avoidance and management of complications. Clinical images of both normal and rare sequelae of excimer laser surgery illustrate the text. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Download or read book Refractive Surgery for Eyecare Paraprofessionals written by Johnny L. Gayton and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refractive Surgery for Eyecare Paraprofessionals is written to provide an introduction to the most common refractive surgical techniques in use today. It is an excellent source for review that will provide you with a complete understanding of the indications for each procedure. It discusses techniques of various refractive surgical procedures and why one technique might be preferred over another. This book also covers the potential side effects and complications, plus offers helpful suggestions on how to counsel your patients.
Download or read book Corneal Laser Surgery written by James J. Salz and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering results and experiences from America, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Japan, this text focuses on corneal lasers with the aim of educating the general ophthalmic surgeon in the use of all lasers that modify the shape of the cornea. An accompanying slide set is also available.
Download or read book LASIK written by Ernest W. Kornmehl and published by Addicus Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you'd like to improve your vision and reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or contacts, perhaps you're considering LASIK. This procedure has become one of the most popular vision correction surgeries in the nation with 9 million Americans undergoing LASIK procedures annually. But, before you entrust your eyes to a surgeon, make sure you become an informed consumer. In LASIK—A Guide to Laser Vision Correction, three ophthalmologists, who together have performed more than 65,000 LASIK procedures, help you understand what the surgery involves. Among the questions they answer: &• Are you a candidate for LASIK surgery? &• How is LASIK performed?&• How much vision improvement you can expect? &• How does the new Wavefront technology improve LASIK? &• How do you choose a qualified ophthalmologist? &• How many procedures should your ophthalmologist have performed? &• What are the possible complications? &• What follow up care will you need after the surgery? The Book to Read Before Having LASIK Surgery!
Download or read book LASIK written by Lucio Buratto and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucio Buratto, MD and Stephen F. Brint, MD have collaborated to develop an authoritative resource on LASIK. They have developed this textbook to bring together the very latest information in a clear and comprehensive format. Throughout this book you should gain a solid foundation and understanding of the LASIK procedure, as well as numerous individual methods and viewpoints on the surgery. By bringing together expertise from the most acclaimed surgeons in the world, this book seeks to provide the essential material necessary for understanding the procedure, development and techniques of LASIK.
Download or read book Excimer Lasers in Ophthalmology written by David S Gartry and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-05-07 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text on excimer laser refractive surgery brings together a group of internationally renowned experts, including research pioneers and established clinical experts in the field. It provides ophthalmologists with a short but comprehensive source that combines the essential scientific principles, current research trends and practical information on patient assessment, surgical techniques, clinical results and the identification and management of complications.
Download or read book Corneal Regeneration written by Jorge L. Alió and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides expert instruction on the varying surgical techniques currently employed for the regeneration of the ocular surface. Corneal Regeneration: Therapy and Surgery begins with a thorough discussion of current research based on data obtained in clinical human studies, and discusses the potential clinical implications for this promising new stage of eye surgery. Sections devoted to the stem cell, regenerative surgery and therapy of the ocular surface epithelium, corneal stroma, and corneal endothelium follow, each section comprehensively covering applied anatomy, current therapy and regenerative techniques, with a look to future directions of the field including eventual cell therapy. Corneal Regeneration: Therapy and Surgery is the first book of its kind, systematically covering the developments the medical community has achieved in corneal regeneration from all angles. Written and edited by leading experts in the field, researchers and ophthalmologists alike will find this to be a unique source of information on corneal regeneration, as well as a thoughtful reflection on potential applications of regenerative surgery in ophthalmology as a whole.
Download or read book Aberration Free Refractive Surgery written by Josef F. Bille and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive report on sight correction through laser surgery provides the practitioner with solid background information from top industry researchers. Carefully illustrated, it details the latest techniques and clinical results in wavefront technology for laser surgery, which is now defining a new standard of practice. This second edition has been significantly expanded to include in-depth descriptions of important new advances as well as glimpses of what the future holds. The book will be indispensable to all wishing to expand their knowledge of customized refractive surgery with an understanding of the underpinning technology.
Download or read book Color Atlas text of Excimer Laser Surgery written by Frank Brown Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Refractive Surgery written by Howard V. Gimbel and published by Slack. This book was released on 2000 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drs. Gimbel and Penno provide a comprehensive look at a wide variety of refractive surgery techniques in their new book. Specific techniques are discussed along with preoperative assessments, counseling, and informed consent. In addition to chapters on the commonly performed techniques of LASIK and PRK, there are chapters on intracorneal ring segments, phakic IOL implants, refractive lensectomy, and retreatments. The authors take a practical and concise approach to a wide scope of modern refractive surgery techniques which makes this reference valuable for both the experienced and beginning surgeon. Patient examples are featured illustrating the fundamental principles of assessment and choosing the appropriate refractive surgery technique for an individual patient. The inclusion of co-management principles emphasizes integrated care during the assessment and preoperative work-up, as well as during the postoperative period. This book is an important source that covers many refractive surgery approaches to help you choose the best procedure for your patients and achieve the best results possible.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Refractive Surgery written by Stanley C. Grandon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
