Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Essentials in Ophthalmology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540307958 ISBN 13: 9783540307952

Publisher: Springer, 2006

Synopsis

Te series Essentials in Ophthalmology was initi- to discuss clinically relevant and appropriate t- ated two years ago to expedite the timely trans- ics. Summaries of clinically relevant information fer of new information in vision science and have been provided throughout each chapter. evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Each subspecialty area now has been covered We thought that this prospicient idea would be once, and the response to the frst eight volumes moved and guided by a resolute commitment in the series has been enthusiastically positive. to excellence. It is reasonable to now update our With the start of the second cycle of subspecialty readers with what has been achieved. coverage, the dissemination of practical informa- Te immediate goal was to transfer informa- tion will be continued as we learn more about tion through a high quality quarterly publication the emerging advances in various ophthalmic in which ophthalmology would be represented by subspecialties that can be applied to obtain the eight subspecialties. In this regard, each issue has best possible care of our patients. Moreover, we had a subspecialty theme and has been overseen will continue to highlight clinically relevant - by two internationally recognized volume edi- formation and maintain our commitment to - tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N.

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Review

From the reviews:

"In August 2004, the second volume of the series on cataract and refractive surgery came out. There is virtually no other subspecialty in ophthalmology in which new knowledge influences daily clinical practice as rapidly as in cataract and refractive surgery. Thus, a book giving a comprehensive and critical overview over new developments ... is appreciated by all ophthalmologists who are interested or work in this field. ... With this second volume of the series Essentials in Ophthamology, the editors successfully combine the advantages of review articles ... ." (J. Bühren, Ophthalmologica, Vol. 219 (4), 2005)

"This hardcover monograph edited by Thomas Kohnen and Douglas Koch covers the majority of new ideologies within the subject. There are 19 carefully selected chapters ... covering the essential changes and advances in the current evidence base of the discipline. ... I can thoroughly recommend this text to the general ophthalmologist keeping up with changes, to the researcher looking for references and place at the front end of refractive surgery, and to the aspiring young refractive surgeon ... ." (Frank Howes, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, Issue 244, 2006)

Synopsis

The second volume of "Cataract and Refractive Surgery" in the "Essentials in Ophthalmology" series provides new, clinically relevant information on cataract and refractive surgery. The chapters discuss new techniques and technology with an emphasis on areas that are rapidly evolving and essential to sophisticated clinical practice. Topics include: New IOL technology; cataract surgery in challenging cases, such as loose zonules and small pupils; advanced IOL calculation methods; customized corneal refractive surgery, including LASIK, Epi-LASIK and femtosecond laser technology; complications of excimer laser surgery and intraocular refractive lens technology (phakic IOLs, refractive lens exchange); corneal implants; and accommodative and pseudo-accommodative IOLs to correct presbyopia. This list clearly reflects the expanding interrelationship of cataract and refractive surgery. Cataract patients expect outstanding refractive results with expanded visual capabilities and minimal complications. Likewise, many refractive surgical patients undergo lenticular surgical procedures and all ultimately expect near-perfect outcomes from their cataract procedures.

This book will help clinicians provide the best results for their cataract and refractive surgical patients.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540307958
• ISBN 13: 9783540307952
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 194
• Editor: Kohnen Thomas, Koch Douglas D.