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 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 PRK written by Lucio Buratto and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRK: The Past, Present, and Future of Surface Ablation will provide a complete vision of the PRK laser correction techniques that have emerged and the technological advancements that have made them possible.
Download or read book Refractive Surface Ablation written by Paolo Vinciguerra and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With surface treatments gaining in popularity, a book that addresses in-depth analysis of the latest advancements is essential. This title offers step-by-step information on everything from the patient selection process to performing the procedures to patient management.
Download or read book PRK written by Lucio Buratto and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern laser vision correction has continually changed since its inception. The evolution of this procedure has been aided by broad technological advancements, increased surgical knowledge, and increased understanding of the cornea and its response to lasers. PRK: The Past, Present, and Future of Surface Ablation will provide a complete vision of the PRK laser correction techniques that have emerged and the technological advancements that have made them possible. The collaboration of Drs. Buratto, Slade, Serrao, and Lombardo, along with a team of international surgeons have produced a complete book specifically designed to assist clinician’s to improve the quality of their patient’s vision With over 85 color illustrations demonstrating the various procedures and concepts, the book will help ophthalmologists develop a more thorough understanding of PRK. PRK: The Past, Present, and Future of Surface Ablation is excellent for surgeons interested in learning the concepts, developing skills, and preparing for the actual laser procedure. This definitive resource couples both the authors' and 9 contributors' diverse experience and knowledge to produce a complete vision of PRK laser vision correction. PRK: The Past, Present, and Future of Surface Ablation will be the definitive resource necessary for all surgeons aspiring to improve their surgical results using the latest techniques available.
Download or read book Surface Ablation written by Ellen Penno and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results, refractive surgeons will learn efficient pre- and post-op routines that optimize chair time and lead to improved safety and excellent results for patients. Inside Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results by Dr. Ellen Anderson Penno is joined by 9 contributors who offer a practical approach with clinically useful tips including patient counseling and post-operative care that will improve patient satisfaction. This up-to-date book is an excellent resource for patient assessment of candidacy for refractive surgery or in post-operative co-management. In addition to chapters with information on patient selection, surgical techniques, post-op care, and prevention and management of complications, Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results includes several articles, contributed by leaders in the refractive surgery field, covering a variety of topics including surface ablation in keratoconus patients, corneal cross-linking, and ectasia. Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results is a clinically-oriented resource for residents and new refractive surgeons as well as the many seasoned refractive surgeons, general ophthalmologists following the increasing trend of transitioning away from LASIK towards surface ablation for many of their patients.
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 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 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 Refractive Surgery written by Helen K. Wu and published by Thieme. This book was released on 1999 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spurred by PRK, LASIK, and other laser-based techniques, refractive surgery is growing at an explosive rate. Within the next decade, laser procedures alone will form a billion-dollar market with more than 500,000 new operations per year. This comprehensive new work-with nearly 300 full-color illustrations-brings the ophthalmologist up-to-date on recent advances in the field, and shows how to use refractive techniques effectively in daily practice. The book examines all major refractive methods, from incisional techniques to laser and lamellar procedures, and in each case provides complete information on patient selection, instrumentation, operative technique, pitfalls and complications, and postoperative management. This is a well-balanced, complete overview of each refractive procedure, thoroughly referenced to maximize usefulness for all ophthalmologists. Refractive Surgeryis the ideal choice for specialists who seek thoughtful, well-balanced, coverage of current techniques, supported by detailed references and a thorough review of the clinical literature.
Download or read book Complications in Corneal Laser Surgery written by Stephan J. Linke and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The LASIK Handbook written by Robert S. Feder and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book LASIK written by Ioannis G. Pallikaris and published by Slack. This book was released on 1998 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text on LASIK features pieces from renowned ophthalmic surgeons, who detail this rapidly evolving technique. It is believed that LASIK is to PRK what phacoemulsification was to extracapsular extraction. Dr Pallikaris, the innovator of the technique, discusses preoperative surgery, the LASIK procedure and postoperative management, while the contributors present their individual results of the technique.
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 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 Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology written by Alastair K. O. Denniston and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 1249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated throughout, the fourth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology now includes free access to the ophthalmic online media bank, a selection of high-quality clinical images and videos for a wide breadth of key ophthalmic diseases. Clear, concise, and practical, this handbook provides immediate access to the detailed clinical information you need, in casualty, clinic, theatre, and on the wards. The core of the book comprises a systematic synopsis of ophthalmic disease directed towards diagnosis, interim assessment, and ongoing management. Assessment boxes for common clinical conditions and algorithms for important clinical presentations illustrate this practical approach. The information is easily accessible, presented in a clear format with areas of importance highlighted. Key sections for the trainee include: Clinical Skills, Aids to Diagnosis, Investigations and their Interpretation, Perioperative Care, Theatre Notes and Therapeutics. The wider practise of eye-care is supported by expanded chapters on Refractive Ophthalmology, Vision in Context, Evidence Based Ophthalmology and Resources for Ophthalmologists. Now including newer treatments across a range of specialities such as SMILE, gene-therapy and retinal prostheses, as well as greater emphasis on the evidence underlying current clinical practice and guidelines, this handbook has never been more essential for all those working in eye-care. Whether you want to learn about patient-reported outcomes, identify a surgical instrument, interpret a statistical test, or diagnose and treat ophthalmic emergencies, you will find it here. Whatever your role in caring for patients with eye disease: ophthalmologist, optometrist, orthoptist, ophthalmic nurse, or other health profession - discover for yourself why this handbook has become the 'go-to' resource for tens of thousands of eye-care professionals around the world.
Download or read book Management of Complications in Refractive Surgery written by Jorge L. Alio and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated guide is written by international opinion leaders with extensive experience in the practice of refractive surgery. It is the first book devoted to refractive complications (with practical hints and case reports on outcomes) to provide ophthalmic surgeons with the most adequate solutions for the most frequent problems. All complications are described and lavishly illustrated. The book provides ophthalmic surgeons with the most adequate solutions for the most frequent problems they face in their daily practice.
