Refractive Surgery
1st Edition
Published on 1. December 1998
Book
Hardback
624 pages
978-0-86577-759-0 (ISBN)
Description
Spurred by PRK, LASIK, and other laser-based techniques, refractive surgery is growing at an explosive rate. Within the next decade, laser procedures alone will form a billion-dollar market with more than 500,000 new operations per year.
This comprehensive new work-with nearly 300 full-color illustrations-brings the ophthalmologist up-to-date on recent advances in the field, and shows how to use refractive techniques effectively in daily practice. The book examines all major refractive methods, from incisional techniques to laser and lamellar procedures, and in each case provides complete information on patient selection, instrumentation, operative technique, pitfalls and complications, and postoperative management. This is a well-balanced, complete overview of each refractive procedure, thoroughly referenced to maximize usefulness for all ophthalmologists.
Reviews / Votes
Concise reviews of important areas in the field of refractive surgery...I recommend this textbook as an overview of the entire field. -- Opthalmic Practice"Excellent review of the field" -- Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology (**** rating)
"Blessed with an excellent array of international refractive surgeon contributors...a veritable feast for the ophthalmologist beginning in refractive surgery...recommended..." -- Eye News
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Content
Section I. Introduction
1. Refractive Error
2. Patient Selection and Pre-Operative Considerations
Section II. Corneal Topography
3. Background of Corneal Topography
4. Technologies for Corneal Topography
5. Pre-Operative Considerations of Corneal Topography
6. Corneal Topography After Incisional Refractive Surgery
7. Corneal Topographic Changes After Laser Refractive Surgery
Section III. Incisional Refractive Surgery
8. Background of Incisional Refractive Surgery
9. Surgical Techniques of Incisional Refractive Surgery
10. Enhancement Surgery for Incisional Refractive Surgery
11. Results of Incisional Refractive Surgery
12. Complications of Incisional Refractive Surgery
Section IV. Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
13. Background of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
14. Laboratory and Clinical Studies of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
15. Laser Systems for Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
16. Surgical Techniques for Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
17. Post-Operative Management of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
18. Wound Healing Considerations for Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
19. Retreatments of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
20. Astigmatic Photorefractive Keratectomy
21. Astigmatic Photorefractive Keratectomy Using an Ablatable Mask
22. Hyperopic Photorefractive Keratectomy Using an Ablatable Mask
23. Presbyopic and Hyperopic Photorefractive Keratectomy
24. Complications of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
Section V. Lamellar Refractive Surgery
25. Background of Lamellar Refractive Surgery
26. ALK, LASIK, and Hyperopic LASIK
27. Surgical Techniques for Lamellar Refractive Surgery
28. Complicatons of Lamellar Refractive Surgery
29. Future Directions of Lamellar Refractive Surgery
Section VI. Emerging Technologies
30. The Intracorneal Ring
31. Refractive Intraocular Lenses
32. The Holmium Laser: Thermokeratoplasty
33. The Erbium Laser
Section VII. Economics
34. The Economics of Refractive Surgery
1. Refractive Error
2. Patient Selection and Pre-Operative Considerations
Section II. Corneal Topography
3. Background of Corneal Topography
4. Technologies for Corneal Topography
5. Pre-Operative Considerations of Corneal Topography
6. Corneal Topography After Incisional Refractive Surgery
7. Corneal Topographic Changes After Laser Refractive Surgery
Section III. Incisional Refractive Surgery
8. Background of Incisional Refractive Surgery
9. Surgical Techniques of Incisional Refractive Surgery
10. Enhancement Surgery for Incisional Refractive Surgery
11. Results of Incisional Refractive Surgery
12. Complications of Incisional Refractive Surgery
Section IV. Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
13. Background of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
14. Laboratory and Clinical Studies of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
15. Laser Systems for Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
16. Surgical Techniques for Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
17. Post-Operative Management of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
18. Wound Healing Considerations for Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
19. Retreatments of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
20. Astigmatic Photorefractive Keratectomy
21. Astigmatic Photorefractive Keratectomy Using an Ablatable Mask
22. Hyperopic Photorefractive Keratectomy Using an Ablatable Mask
23. Presbyopic and Hyperopic Photorefractive Keratectomy
24. Complications of Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery
Section V. Lamellar Refractive Surgery
25. Background of Lamellar Refractive Surgery
26. ALK, LASIK, and Hyperopic LASIK
27. Surgical Techniques for Lamellar Refractive Surgery
28. Complicatons of Lamellar Refractive Surgery
29. Future Directions of Lamellar Refractive Surgery
Section VI. Emerging Technologies
30. The Intracorneal Ring
31. Refractive Intraocular Lenses
32. The Holmium Laser: Thermokeratoplasty
33. The Erbium Laser
Section VII. Economics
34. The Economics of Refractive Surgery