Principles and Practice of Refractive Surgery - Hardcover

Elander MD, Richard; Rich MD, Larry F.; Robin MD, Jeffrey B.; Barraquer MD D.H.C, Jose I.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721665527 ISBN 13: 9780721665528

Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Introducing the first comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of refractive surgery. Provides the reader with a broad, in-depth description of the principles, theories, methods, instrumentation, and economics involved with incisional, lamellar, and laser surgery correction of refractive errors. Includes contributions from international authorities, and provides comprehensive coverage of currently available instrumentations.

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Synopsis

Introducing the FIRST comprehensive textbook to cover all aspects of refractive surgery. This new text provides a broad, in-depth description of the principles, theories, instrumentation, current surgical techniques, methods of pre- and postoperative assessment, and economics involvedin the surgical correction of refractive errors. Contributors are recognized experts from around the world. Features: * Covers need-to-know topics that have previously been overlooked in literature on refractive surgery, such as international perspectives and economic issues. * Encompasses subjects never before covered in a single book, such as principles, keratotomy techniques, laser surgery, and topographical analysis. * Chapters organized by surgical category for convenient reference. * Features point and counterpoint chapter discussions of controversial topics such as the advantages and disadvantages of Lamellar Keratoplasty, so readers can weigh the pros and cons of today's evolving techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721665527
• ISBN 13: 9780721665528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 695