Essentials of Cataract Surgery

By Bonnie An Henderson MD FACS

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556428022
• ISBN13: 9781556428029
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"