
Eye Surgery
An Introduction to Operative Technique
Georg Eisner(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 20. November 2011
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XIV, 320 pages
978-3-642-71801-4 (ISBN)
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Description
In this second English-language edition, existing chapters
have been completely revised and new chapters added. The
number of illustrations has been expanded and new terminolo-
gy included. The novel how-to approach emphasizes basic
principles that will help experienced as well as beginning
eye surgeons master the unexpected.
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Edition
Second Edition 1990
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional/practitioner
Illustrations
XIV, 320 p.
Dimensions
Height: 27.9 cm
Width: 21 cm
Weight
865 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-642-71801-4 (9783642718014)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-71799-4
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Content
The Paradox of High Success.- Tactics in Ophthalmic Surgery.- 1 Spatial Tactics.- 1.1 Pressure Systems for Regulating Chamber Volume.- 1.2 Space-Tactical Instruments.- 1.3 The Field of Spatial Tactics.- 2 Tissue Tactics.- 2.1 The Application of Mechanical Energy.- 2.2 Application of Heat.- 2.3 Application of Light.- 2.4 The Utilization of Chemical Effects (Electrolysis).- 3 Preparation of the Operating Field.- 3.1 Lowering the Pressure in the Intraocular Chambers.- 3.2 Anesthesia.- 3.3 Maintaining Separation of the Lids.- 3.4 Fixation of the Globe.- 3.5 Traction Sutures for Orienting the Globe.- 3.6 Sutured-On Stabilizing Rings.- 3.7 Placement of Transconjunctival Muscle Sutures.- 3.8 Final Check of Preparations.- 4 Operations on the Conjunctiva.- 4.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique.- 4.2 Episcleral Dissection ("Deep Dissection").- 4.3 Subepithelial Dissection ("Superficial Dissection").- 4.4 Suturing the Conjunctiva.- 5 Operations on the Cornea and Sclera.- 5.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique.- 5.2 Dissection Technique.- 5.3 Planning the Approach to the Eye Interior.- 5.4 Methods of Opening the Anterior Chamber.- 5.5 Suturing the Cornea and Sclera.- 6 Operations on the Ciliary Body.- 6.1 Cyclodialysis.- 6.2 Cyclopexy.- 7 Operations on the Iris.- 7.1 Iris Displacement and Reposition.- 7.2 Grasping and Cutting.- 7.3 Iridectomies.- 7.4 Synechiolysis.- 7.5 Surgical Enlargement of the Pupil.- 7.6 Repair of Iris Defects.- 7.7 Suturing the Iris.- 7.8 Reposition of a Disinserted Iris.- 8 Operations on the Lens.- 8.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique.- 8.2 Intracapsular Lens Delivery.- 8.3 Extracapsular Cataract Operation.- 9 Anterior Vitrectomy.- 9.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique.- 9.2 Strategic Decision-Making Criteria in VitreousProlapse.- 9.3 Anterior Vitrectomy for Vitreous Prolapse Caused by External Factors.- 9.4 Management of Vitreous Prolapse Caused by Internal Hemorrhage.- 10 Future Trends.