Hyperopia and Presbyopia

Hyperopia and Presbyopia
Author: Kazuo Tsubota
Publisher: Taylor & Francis US
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2003-05-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0824755235

Examining established and emerging treatments for the correction of hyperopia and presbyopia, this reference offers guidance on technologies such as thermal or conductive keratoplasty, corneal implants, laser scleral relaxation, scleral expansion rings, intraocular lenses, and LASIK modifications.

Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology E-Book

Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology E-Book
Author: Jack J. Kanski
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 931
Release: 2015-03-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702055743

Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach is the classic specialty text providing the perfect ophthalmology foundation for trainees through to experienced practitioners. The famous visually dynamic and succinct format enables easy comprehension and focused guidance in the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders. Build the ultimate foundation in ophthalmology with this market-leading resource. Benefit from guidance on examination, imaging, and the recognition of systemic conditions associated with ocular disease. Completely revised by award-winning ophthalmic educator Brad Bowling, the eighth edition reflects the latest advances, making this an indispensable resource to enhance learning, aid exam preparation and guide clinical practice. Designed for rapid reference and efficient recall, the concise but comprehensive chapters use crisp targeted text, bulleted lists, tables, and visual aids to highlight salient points across all ophthalmology subspecialties. Features detailed updates on key evolving topics such as the spectrum of macular disease, with many new disorders added to this edition across a range of subspecialties. Increased emphasis on practical investigation and management. Includes 2,600 illustrations, images and artworks, with over 900 brand new for this edition, including ultra wide-field imaging, fundus autofluorescence, and high-resolution OCT. Consult this title on your favourite e-reader.

Surgery for Hyperopia

Surgery for Hyperopia
Author: Neal A. Sher
Publisher: Slack
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The recent surge of interest surrounding the surgical treatment of hyperopia can be attributed to the aging population coupled with innovative and effective new refractive procedures utilizing new technology. Surgery for Hyperopia is one of the few texts available that provides a comprehensive examination of all the modalities devoted to treating hyperopia. Neal A. Sher, MD, FACS, has collaborated with a wide range of other distinguished experts from around the world in this dynamic field to review and evaluate all the current modalities used in the surgical treatment of hyperopia. Topics discussed inside this unique book include the anatomy and physiology of accommodation; excimer laser ablation including LASIK, LASEK, and PRK; wavefront ablation; phakic IOLs; thermal keratoplasty; intracorneal inlays; and numerous other techniques. Readers benefit from over 250 illustrations, many in color, and from numerous references that complement this insightful text. Surgery for Hyperopia is a must-have for all refractive surgeons, comprehensive ophthalmologists, optometrists, and others looking to learn more and stay current in this emerging field. Topics Include: Etiology, epidemiology, historical perspectives, and physiology of hyperopia and presbyopia PRK, LASEK, and LASIK for hyperopia: techniques, results, and complications Optimal profiles for the treatment of hyperopic astigmatism Management of overcorrected LASIK, RK, and PRK Clear lens extraction with IOL implantation, accommodating IOLS, and phakic IOLS for the correction of hyperopia Marketing considerations

Surgical Correction of Presbyopia

Surgical Correction of Presbyopia
Author: Ming Wang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040137695

Until recently, surgical correction of presbyopia was considered the “last frontier” in ophthalmology, but today there are a wide variety of treatments available. This Fifth Wave of ophthalmology opens up a whole world of surgical solutions for presbyopes who would otherwise have no recourse, and Surgical Correction of Presbyopia: The Fifth Wave is designed as a complete guide to the wide range of surgical solutions available. Dr. Ming Wang is joined by Associate Editors Drs. Tracy Schroeder Swartz and Nathan Rock and their all-star team of expert contributors to compile the first comprehensive review of all the state-of-the-art surgical treatments for presbyopia. This includes a history of refractive and lens surgery, a review of presbyopia and its medical management, as well as in-depth sections on not only those surgical treatments that are currently available but also those under active clinical investigation. Inside Surgical Correction of Presbyopiais a detailed presentation on corneal solutions, including laser treatments and corneal inlays; lenticular solutions, including intraocular lenses; and scleral solutions, such as scleral implants and ablation. Each procedure features a discussion on the indications, benefits, results and risks of the procedure with close attention to clinical applications. Also included are chapters on complex cases, which focus on improving outcomes both with patient and surgical modality selection and postoperative management. Chapters include: Excimer and Femtosecond LASER for Treatment of Presbyopia Shape-Changing Inlays Multifocal Intraocular Lenses Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses Laser Scleral Microablation Procedure Marketing Surgical Treatment for Presbyopia The Future of Presbyopia Treatment Presbyopia is the most common refractive condition and more patients and providers are actively seeking surgical solutions. With Surgical Correction of Presbyopia: The Fifth Wave, anyone from ophthalmology technicians and opticians to practicing ophthalmologists and optometrists will confidently understand and be prepared to tackle this “last frontier” of ophthalmology.

Refractive Lens Surgery

Refractive Lens Surgery
Author: Howard Fine I
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2005-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540283005

• Compiles the best cutting-edge practices for achieving success with refractive lens exchange • Features the latest micro incision lens extraction techniques • Well-known group of authors, with Fine and Packer being especially famous in the US • Serves as textbook and reference guide for Ophthalmologists • Clearly structured and richly illustrated

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)

Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)
Author: Walter Sekundo
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-08-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319185306

In this book an international panel of authors offer a clear, step-by-step approach to Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE), a new refractive procedure approved for the treatment of myopia and astigmatism that is a truly minimally invasive key-hole type surgery. The book opens by discussing important fundamentals of the technology, followed by a close look at the healing response. The current surgical techniques are then described in detail with the aim of providing easy-to-understand guidance for all who wish to perform SMILE surgery or to identify solutions to pitfalls that may arise during the learning curve. Further sections cover the clinical science relating to SMILE (explaining underlying principles), discuss ongoing investigations to further expand the spectrum of SMILE surgery and offer suggestions on how to market the procedure and communicate it to the prospective patient. This guide is “a must” for everyone who wishes to enter the exciting world of SMILE.

Step by Step LASIK Surgery

Step by Step LASIK Surgery
Author: Namrata Sharma
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2005-08-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1841844691

A decade after the introduction of the LASIK technique in refractive surgery, the technique has reached its maturity. Thoroughly researched and easy to read, Step by Step LASIK Surgery provides practical information regarding the various aspects of LASIK surgery. Expert LASIK surgeons share their experiences with this state-of-the-art surgical technique. The book is organized in a simple and effective style that presents a step-by-step approach to LASIK surgery. It includes information about the latest microkertomes and excimer laser machines and specific surgical techniques like LASEK, LASIK for post-penetrating keratoplasty, ametropias, and wavefront guided LASIK.

Multifocal Intraocular Lenses

Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
Author: Jorge L. Alió
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2019-08-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030212823

This comprehensive 2nd edition will build on the highly successful first edition, providing an updated global perspective of the fundamentals of multifocal intraocular lenses. The varying outcomes, limitations, and the neuroadaptation process necessary for an adequate clinical success are thoroughly discussed, along with an overview of the different types of multifocal lenses, including the recently developed extended depth of focus lenses. Multifocal Intraocular Lenses: The Art and the Practice, 2nd edition opens with an introduction that will delve into current technological offerings for the correction of pseudophakic presbyopia, as well as the opportunity for refractive lens exchange in advanced presbyopic ages and the opportunity to use these lenses. The first section will include the historical background and clinical indications, while section two addresses the varying types and models of lenses currently available, including important clinical and technological highlights. Section three and four will follow, and provide an extended look at the Zeiss and Alcon Family Multifocal IOL’s. Section five will delve into extended depth of field lenses, and will contain an introduction about the concept, different models and the evidence available about their outcomes. Section six concludes the book, closely examining accommodative intraocular lenses, and a full update will be provided on these lenses, the failures of the past and the hopes for the future. Multifocal Intraocular Lenses: The Art and the Practice, 2nd edition is a thorough, resource for the practical ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon interested in learning more about intraocular lenses, identifying the best technologies and lenses for the benefit of their patients.