Publisher's Synopsis
This multi-authored text discusses many methods of treating cataracts. Fifty eminent ophthalmologists contribute their expertise to over 40 chapters. Some of the chapters include: the fluidics and physics of phaco; divide and conquer nucleofractis techniques; clear lens extractions; and reducing pre-existing astigmatism with limbal relaxing incisions. It includes six section covering basics, instrumentation, phacosteps, phaco techniques, intraocular lenses, foldable IOLs, complications and laser cataract surgery.