The 30 contributions in this handbook review the indications, contraindications, and surgical techniques of stromal surface ablation and offers guidance on postoperative care, wound healing, clinical outcomes, and dealing with complications. Several basic chapters discuss wavefront analysis, optical aberration changes after LASEK, the effect of alcohol on corneal cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, and the pathogenesis and treatment options for postoperative stromal haze. The collection is particularly useful for comparing the Azar, Camellin, butterfly, viscous gel, and epithelial flap hydrodissection techniques. Numerous color photographs are provided. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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.
