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 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 Refractive Surface Ablation written by Paolo Vinciguerra and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 384 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 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 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 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 The Excimer written by Harold Aaron Stein and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important guide provides the necessary facts, experience, & results available on the latest direction in ophthalmology: the excimer laser. The Excimer is a complete source of information on the fundamentals of excimer use, including terminology, history, patient selection, current models, & general procedures. A detailed chapter on LASIK has been added to reflect the growing popularity of this procedure. The authors are renowned ophthalmologists, & their experience is invaluable to explain the principles & fundamentals of the excimer. This book will prepare you for any & all situations & 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, & all necessary precautions.
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 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 LASIK written by Ernest Kornmehl and published by Addicus Books. This book was released on 2006-09-01 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 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 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 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 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 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 Excimer Laser Surgery for Corneal Disorders written by Peter S. Hersh and published by Thieme. This book was released on 1998 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the next five years, excimer laser surgery will become the number-one growth area for all ophthalmologists. While much has been written about this exploding field, this new book is the first to deal exclusively with phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) and the advanced excimer procedures used to treat corneal disease. Excimer Laser Surgery combines guidelines for case selection, step-by-step instruction in PTK techniques, and coverage of operative complications - all supported by precise color photos and more than 30 case studies. The authors emphasize accurate diagnosis as the key to successful surgery and show which types of laser treatment are most appropriate for specific corneal disorders. Special features include: Complete information on all PTK procedures, accompanied by well-chosen operative cases and 128 illustrations A detailed, easy-to-use grid for matching your diagnosis to the right surgical treatment essential for the management of any corneal disorder Special chapter on the use of PTK to treat corneal haze, scarring, and other PRK-related complications. Strategies for reducing refractive changes in the course of PTK surgery A thorough review of recent clinical trials A complete, one-source guide to PTK, this book is essential for physicians who wish to expand their skills and become proficient in the full range of excimer procedures.
