Femtodynamics: A Guide to Laser Settings and Procedure Techniques to Optimize Outcomes with Femtosecond Lasers

By Ella G. Faktorovich and Ella Faktorovich MD

Femtodynamics: A Guide to Laser Settings and Procedure Techniques to Optimize Outcomes with Femtosecond Lasers is a new, comprehensive text that presents a practical approach to optimizing laser settings and procedure techniques for performing LASIK, intracorneal ring segment placement, and other corneal procedures with currently available femtosecond lasers. Dr. Ella Faktorovich has provided detailed photographs and illustrations to demonstrate the techniques for optimizing procedure outcomes. The author guides you step-by-step through common procedures while providing a detailed approach to managing and preventing possible complications. Topics covered include: - Strategies for centration - Decreasing the incidence of opaque bubble layer formation - Optimizing the energy delivered to the cornea - Improving the quality of dissection As the first book on femtosecond laser application to corneal surgery, Femtodynamics: A Guide to Laser Settings and Procedure Techniques to Optimize Outcomes with Femtosecond Lasers is a useful guide for beginning surgeons as well as surgeons looking to develop or enhance their working knowledge of femtosecond lasers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556428626
• ISBN13: 9781556428623
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.6" x 7.0"