LASIK (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis): Fundamentals, Surgical Techniques, and Complications

by Dimitri T. Azar (Editor), Douglas Koch (Editor)

Overview

LASIK is a timely and authoritative source for refractive, corneal, and cataract surgeons; ophthalmologists; optometrists; ophthalmic surgeons; and upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in these disciplines. This guide emphasizes the latest tools and step-by-step procedures to increase the safety, predictability, and long-term s

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040172940
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/26/2002
Series:	Refractive Surgery
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	528
File size:	53 MB
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About the Author

Dimitri T. Azar, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, USA; Douglas Koch, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Texas, USA.

Table of Contents

Refractive errors and their treatment; history of LASIK; lasers in LASIK - basic aspects; microkeratomes; adjunctive instrumentation in LASIK; LASIK indications, contraindications and preoperative evaluation; preoperative optical considerations inLASIK - refractive errors, monovision and contrasting sensitivity; corneal topography and LASIK applications; preoperative considerations - diagnosis, classification and avoidance of keratoconus complications; corneal stability and biomechanics afterLASIK; LASIK techniques; microkeratomes and laser settings; centration of LASIK procedures; surgical caveats for managing difficult intraoperative situations.