Essentials of Cataract Surgery

Essentials of Cataract Surgery

Paperback (01 Jun 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Have you ever wished that the experts were standing by your side during surgery?

Essentials of Cataract Surgery is a straightforward, concise, and easy-to-read reference manual that is equivalent to having the best instructor guiding you on what to do next and how to avoid potential complications.

Essentials of Cataract Surgery comprehensively covers the basics of every step of modern cataract surgery from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care. Detailed instructions and pearls are provided for each specific step. Each chapter contains a summary box which highlights the key points from each topic discussed. Additionally, images, diagrams, photographs, and tables are included to enhance understanding of specific topics.

In Essentials of Cataract Surgery, Dr. Bonnie An Henderson brings together advice and teaching techniques from the Harvard Intensive Cataract Surgical Training Conference to provide both beginning and practicing surgeons with the personal tips and expert advice of the leading cataract mentors from around the country.

Some topics covered include:
 Preoperative evaluation
 Lens removal techniques
 Phaco technology
 Fluidics of current phaco machines
 Chopping techniques
 IOLs
 Postoperative complications

With detailed information, expert pearls, and a user-friendly format, Essentials of Cataract Surgery is perfect for residents, fellows, medical students, and practicing ophthalmologists looking to improve their surgical techniques.

Book information

ISBN: 9781556428029
Publisher: Slack Incorporated
Imprint: SLACK Incorporated
Pub date:
DEWEY: 617.742059
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 306
Weight: 513g
Height: 215mm
Width: 183mm
Spine width: 20mm