Many minimally invasive procedures have been developed over the past decades, leading to a great improvement in eye surgery. This unique textbook and reference guide provides a complete up-to-date overview of minimally invasive surgical techniques in ophthalmology. Lavishly illustrated with superb illustrations and video clips, it presents the state of the art of minimally invasive ophthalmic procedures. It serves as an invaluable resource for all ophthalmic surgeons with widely varying levels of experience, from the resident to the experienced surgeon.
'Pushing an elephant through a keyhole' underlies the basics of phacoemulsification. It is with a great deal of skill and finesse that ophthalmic surgeons perform phacoemulsification for the benefit of their patients. The erudite and internationally experienced team of contributors under the editorial direction of the Agarwal family, who has practised ophthalmic surgery for three generations, provide the reader with the latest data and information on how to perform safely. Dr Agarwal's group continues to make advances by working toward even smaller incision surgery. This book is definitely on the 'cutting edge' of technological advance.
Technique, Complications, and Management - Second Edition
752 Seiten
27 Lesestunden
Authored by a broad spectrum of highly respected contributors, this practical and easy-to-use reference includes sections on preoperative considerations, advances in the techniques and indications for ECCE and phacoemulsification, future trends for cataract extraction and management of pediatric cataracts, intraocular lenses, operative complications and the management of postoperative complications, and much more. This second edition builds upon the solid foundation of the first and brings to your fingertips the most modern, up to date advancements in the field. Features a logical organization that progresses from preoperative evaluation...through surgical management and techniques...to postoperative complications. Offers practical technical advice complemented by step-by-step instructions and over 650 illustrations. Reflects advances in phacoemulsification instruments and techniques. Covers a wealth of hot topics including anesthesia, management of pediatric cataracts, intraocular lenses, and lasers. Updates the latest understandings in pathogenesis and biochemistry. Discusses the use of sutures and suture materials in complex secondary interventions. With over 45 contributing experts.
