Download or read book The LASIK Handbook written by Robert S. Feder and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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 Handbook written by Robert S. Feder and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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 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 Michelle Hanratty and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery written by Stephen G. Slade and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to see well — without glasses or contact lenses? If you have been considering laser eye surgery, here is the definitive guide to the procedure that nearly one million Americans have each year. Written by the doctor who first performed LASIK in the United States, this comprehensive book answers all your questions and alleviates any fears you might have about this safe, effective, and exciting way to restore your vision. Inside you’ll discover: • How LASIK, PRK, and other corrective surgeries are performed, and which are right for you • Who gets the best results from surgery ... and who isn’t a candidate • The risks, side effects, and precautions you need to know • How to choose the right procedure • How to find the best surgeon ... and if you should go to a “mall” clinic • And much more
Download or read book Handbook of LASIK Surgery written by Rasik B. Vajpayee and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everything You Need to Know about LASIK written by Richard N. Gordon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book LASIK written by Lucio Buratto and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery takes you on a journey through the latest in laser and wavefront technology, as well as the most recent surgical procedures that include various complex cases, complications, and management. Dr. Lucio Buratto is joined by Drs. Stephen Slade and Marco Tavolato, along with a team of 23 world-renowned surgeons, to produce a complete book specifically designed to improve the patient’s quality of vision with LASIK. All surgeons will benefit from the format in which basic surgical procedures are explained, as well embracing the latest information available such as advanced laser procedures with ablations, femtocecond lasers, and excimers. With more than 250 color illustrations demonstrating the various procedures and concepts, the book will help ophthalmologists develop a more thorough understanding of LASIK. LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery is perfect for the surgeon interested in learning the concepts, developing the skills, and preparing for the surgical procedure. LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery contains a detailed description of the basic technique of LASIK and the special techniques devised by Dr. Lucio Buratto, Dr. Slade, Dr. Tavolato, and a group of highly acclaimed international surgeons experienced with encountering standard and unusual circumstances. LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery will provide the multitude of LASIK techniques that have emerged and the technological advancements that have made them possible and is a necessary text for all surgeons aspiring to improve their surgical results using the latest techniques available today.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery written by Stephen Slade and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the vision corrective surgeries LASIK, PRK, and RK; explains the benefits and risks involved with them; and gives advice for choosing the right procedure and the right surgeon.
Download or read book Life without Glasses written by Robert K. Maloney and published by Addicus Books. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 3.6 million Americans have their vision surgically corrected annually; it is the most commonly performed surgery in the nation. Even so, many people find themselves feeling anxious about the procedure. Author Robert K. Maloney is an experienced ophthalmologist who has performed thousands of vision correction surgeries. Not only is he an expert at performing these surgeries, he is a compassionate physician who understands the kinds of questions and concerns people have. In this book he covers LASIK and PRK surgeries, the differences between RLE and ICL, the implantable contact lens, refractive lens exchanges, how to choose a surgeon, and the newest vision correction surgery techniques.
Download or read book One Eye Or Two written by John C. Meyer, MD and published by Mark Prussian. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Eye or Two will: Give you insider secrets so you can confirm whether LASIK is right for you Help you know which LASIK surgeon to choose Show you how to recognize an outstanding LASIK center Teach you how to identify fair LASIK pricing
Download or read book Lasik The Eye Laser Miracle written by Andrew I. Caster, M.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment–commonly known as PRK and LASIK–a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process–including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. • What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me? • What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment? • How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment? • Will the procedure be painful? • When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading? • Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse? • How well has the FDA monitored this technique? • How many people have successfully undergone the procedure? The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.
Download or read book Lasik The Eye Laser Miracle written by Andrew I. Caster, M.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment–commonly known as PRK and LASIK–a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process–including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. • What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me? • What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment? • How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment? • Will the procedure be painful? • When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading? • Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse? • How well has the FDA monitored this technique? • How many people have successfully undergone the procedure? The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.
Download or read book Lasik written by Louis E. Probst and published by Slack. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LASIK: A Color Atlas and Surgical Synopsis is the best collection of clinical photos, with the best schematics of LASIK and lamellar surgery available. This exciting new book contains the most comprehensive collection of high quality images, covering all aspects of LASIK. The photographs include color schematics describing the evolution of LASIK and new modifications of lamellar surgical techniques, preoperative risk factors for LASIK, intraoperative LASIK complications, postoperative LASIK complications, all of the excimer lasers and microkeratomes currently available, and wavefront technology. There is also an excellent collection of normal and abnormal preoperative and postoperative topographies from both the Humphrey and the Orbscan topographers. LASIK: A Color Atlas and Surgical Synopsis is not just a color atlas. Each image has accompanying text that describes all of the important details shown in each picture in a systematic format, making the text easily assimilated. The text provides a detailed explanation of the pictures as well as a discussion of the relevance of the topic to refractive surgery and LASIK. There are over 275 high quality color photographs of top-quality material from the authors collections and from contributors from around the world. The text contained throughout the book makes this a stand-alone surgical synopsis on LASIK.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Understanding Lasik Eye Surgery written by Klein Hoyle and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of LASIK eye surgery with the comprehensive and authoritative "Complete Guide to Understanding LASIK Eye Surgery." Whether you're considering LASIK for the first time or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this book offers an in-depth exploration of every aspect of this revolutionary procedure. From its origins and evolution to the latest advancements in technology, this guide provides a detailed overview of how LASIK works, its benefits, potential risks, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Written by experts in ophthalmology and refractive surgery, the book covers crucial topics such as candidacy assessment, different types of LASIK procedures (including bladeless LASIK and wavefront-guided LASIK), and post-operative care. Gain insights into the science behind LASIK, including how the cornea is reshaped to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Learn about the importance of pre-operative evaluations and consultations, ensuring you make informed decisions about your eye health. Discover patient testimonials and success stories that illustrate the life-changing impact of LASIK, supported by evidence-based research and clinical studies. Navigate through frequently asked questions and common concerns addressed by experienced LASIK surgeons, empowering you with the knowledge to choose the best possible outcome for your vision correction journey. Whether you're a potential candidate, a healthcare professional seeking comprehensive information for your patients, or simply curious about the future of vision enhancement technology, "Complete Guide to Understanding LASIK Eye Surgery" is your definitive resource. Empower yourself with the knowledge to transform your vision and reclaim your visual freedom. Make informed decisions about your eye health today with this indispensable guidebook.
