101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery 2nd Revised edition [Mīkstie vāki]

Designed for quick reference and sticking to the practical, this text focuses on enhanced surgical outcomes, reduced surgical time, minimal complications and simplification of complicated steps. The articles, which are illustrated by color clinical photographs and imagery, include such topics as surgical planning with corneal topography, wavefront technology, LASIK technique with MK and Intralase and prevention of LASIK complications, phototherapeutic keratectomy, excimer laser correction and hyperopia, irregular astigmatism, presbyopic correction, phakic intraocular lens implantation, cataract surgery under local anesthesia, the difficult iris, phacofluidics and bimanual phacoemulsification and avoiding corneal burns, challenging cases in cataract extraction, limbal stem cell implantation, amniotic membrane transplantation, suturing corneal incisions and lacerations, managing posterior vitreous pressure, and performing glue applications. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Looking for quick and user-friendly surgical tips for refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery? Need all of the most important and practical information to be at your fingertips at a moments notice? The updated Second Edition of 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery will rise to the challenge and be your only go-to surgical guide! Drs. Melki and Azar follow the same format as with their previous edition in that the information is organized as a condensed summary of key pearls and pitfalls of challenging surgical procedures in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. Focusing on practical tips rather than theoretical aspects of surgical procedures, and including clear illustrations of techniques, 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery, Second Edition is a user-friendly, straightforward guide to surgical success. Each pearl will enhance surgical outcomes, reduce surgical time, minimize complications, or simplify a complicated step. Pearls include practical tips on: • IOL Calculations after LASIK • Treatment of post-LASIK keratectasia • Masking agents for smoother ablation • Amniotic membrane transplantation • CK, Monovision, and Blended Vision • LASIK flap buttonhole prevention and management • Repairing Descemet’s detachments • Presbyopic IOLs • Capsular Dyes in Cataract Surgery Both beginning and advanced surgeons will benefit from this unique, no-nonsense book of practical tips. Bring 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery, Second Edition into your practice today.