In recent years refractive surgery has been seen by the general public as a major new development for vision correction and the thought of never having to wear spectacles or contact lenses again is very appealing. The facts about refractive surgery are often difficult to sieve from the hype, but the prospect of correcting most refractive defects by laser surgery, considered impossible 30 years ago and fanciful 10 years ago, are now indeed a genuine possibility. This practical, well-illustrated up to date review of the surgical procedures available and the optometric management of patients having or considering refractive surgery, will be extremely valuable for all optometrists in training and in practice.
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Höhe: 246 mm
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978-0-7506-3959-0 (9780750639590)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Ametropia; Ametropia, personality and psychology; History of refractive surgery; Options for correction of ametropia; Who should practice refractive surgery?; The refractive surgical spectrum; Staged process of refractive surgery; Indications for surgery; Contra-indications for surgery; Informed consent; Patient expectations from refractive surgery - the continuing role for spectacle correction; Diagnostic work up for refractive surgery; Specific techniques; Corneal refractive surgery; RK/AK; T-PRK; T-Lasik; Intrastromal procedures; Lenticular refractive surgery; Cataract Phakic IOLSs; Combined procedures; The philosophy of adjustable surgery; Post operative management and rehabilitation; Complications of refractive surgery and their management; The future of refractive surgery; Bibliography; Index
