The Lasik Handbook

Author : Robert S. Feder,Christopher J. Rapuano
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781762081

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The LASIK Handbook by Robert S. Feder,Christopher J. Rapuano Pdf

Unique in its focus on the patient rather than the technology, this handbook is a practical, accessible guide to LASIK surgery. Expert surgeons detail each step of patient evaluation, surgical planning, procedure, and management of complications, discuss the pros and cons of commonly used equipment, and demonstrate the nuances of technique. Emphasis throughout is on correct decision-making, preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. The book features 75 actual cases with expert discussion of effective strategies for each case. Indexes help readers quickly locate cases by symptom/finding or by equipment used. Over 70 full-color clinical photographs and other illustrations complement the text.

Author : Robert S. Feder
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781469830179

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The LASIK Handbook by Robert S. Feder Pdf

The LASIK Handbook: A Case-Based Approach focuses on the approach to the patient and the planning of surgery rather than the technology. The beginning refractive surgeon is led through a series of cases in a progression from simple to more complex decision-making. Surgical planning and management of complications are taught in a manner that is commonly used in contemporary medical student training--providing cases that mimic real-world situations. New to this edition are more than 25 new cases to bring the total to over 100. A companion website provides surgical videos and an interactive online question bank for self-assessment. All chapters are completely updated, and new separate chapters have been on the new technologies in corneal topography, mechanical microkeratomes, femtosecond lasers, and excimer lasers; and International Perspectives.

Author : Michelle Hanratty
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Eye
ISBN : 0750688092

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LASIK by Michelle Hanratty Pdf

Intensely practical and highly accessible, this essential handbook provides a key reference for any optometrist needing to give objective information to patients considering laser eye surgery. It follows a typical patient journey through the LASIK procedure and covers the normal outcomes as well as any complications. All aspects of the optometrist's role are covered, from pre-selection, referral and data collection through to counselling, procedures and aftercare. If you want to give your patients an informed opinion about refractive surgery or are co-managing LASIK patients, you cannot be without this information. Highly practical, bullet points, tables, boxes, practical advice, clinical tips Covers patient journey through the procedure - what goes right as well as what can go wrong Important ancillary material on www.optometryonline.net guidelines, protocols, decision making pathways, videoclips of procedures Highly illustrated and beautifully designed so that you can find the information instantly and at a glance when you are working in a busy clinic Very synoptic but wide ranging in its contents from pre-selection through to post-operative management and referrals. An essential white coat pocket book.

Author : Robert S. Feder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1469875144

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Lasik Handbook by Robert S. Feder Pdf

From surgical planning and patient prep, to the latest tools and techniques, The LASIK Handbook: A Case-Based Approach uses real-world examples and straightforward language to help readers optimize results and avoid potential pitfalls. The text is patient-focused rather than technology-focused and leads the refractive surgeon through a series of real life cases in a progression from the more straight-forward to the increasingly complex with useful take home points in each surgical planning, technique and management of complications are reviewed in a case-based contemporary approach relevant no matter your level of experience.

Author : Rasik B. Vajpayee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cornea
ISBN : UOM:39015043260853

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Handbook of LASIK Surgery by Rasik B. Vajpayee Pdf

Author : Ernest W. Kornmehl,Jonathan M. Davidorf,Robert K. Maloney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : PSU:000046742926

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Lasik by Ernest W. Kornmehl,Jonathan M. Davidorf,Robert K. Maloney Pdf

A guide to Lasik eye surgery that provides information on its benefits and risks, the ideal candidate, how it is performed, the best way to choose a qualified physician, the risk factors and complications, and the follow-up care.

Author : Ernest Kornmehl,Robert Maloney,Jonathan Davidorf
Publisher : Addicus Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781886039797

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LASIK by Ernest Kornmehl,Robert Maloney,Jonathan Davidorf Pdf

If you’d like to improve your vision and reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or contacts, perhaps you’re considering LASIK. This procedure has become one of the most popular vision correction surgeries in the nation with 9 million Americans undergoing LASIK procedures annually. But, before you entrust your eyes to a surgeon, make sure you become an informed consumer. In LASIK—A Guide to Laser Vision Correction, three ophthalmologists, who together have performed more than 65,000 LASIK procedures, help you understand what the surgery involves. Among the questions they answer: • Are you a candidate for LASIK surgery? • How is LASIK performed? • How much vision improvement you can expect? • How does the new Wavefront technology improve LASIK? • How do you choose a qualified ophthalmologist? • How many procedures should your ophthalmologist have performed? • What are the possible complications? • What follow up care will you need after the surgery? The Book to Read Before Having LASIK Surgery!

Author : Nathan Lighthizer
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781975170202

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The Ophthalmic Laser Handbook by Nathan Lighthizer Pdf

As new laser technology continues to emerge in the eye care field, there is a need for an up-to-date, comprehensive resource for eye care providers who are learning or currently performing these laser procedures. Edited by Lars Freisberg, Nate Lighthizer, Leonid Skorin, Jr., Karl Stonecipher, and Aaron Zimmerman, The Ophthalmic Laser Handbook is a practical, clinical guide that covers everything from indications and procedural techniques to contraindications and potential adverse events. This all-in-one reference, including over 45 videos of laser procedures in the e-version, is designed for all eye care providers—from those performing the procedures to those co-managing pre- and post-operative visits.

Author : Namrata Sharma,Rasik B. Vajpayee,Laurence Sullivan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1841844691

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Step by Step LASIK Surgery by Namrata Sharma,Rasik B. Vajpayee,Laurence Sullivan Pdf

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.

Author : Amar Agarwal
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1556426852

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Handbook of Ophthalmology by Amar Agarwal Pdf

The Handbook of Ophthalmology is a pocket size, ready reference book that is a compact review of diagnostic eye disorders. Presented in an outline format, the detailed information inside this resource for ophthalmic conditions is perfect for everyone involved with ophthalmology from residents to advanced surgeons. The Handbook of Ophthalmology edited by Dr. Amar Agarwal contains detailed information for each eye disorder including etiology, classic signs, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work-up, risk factors, management, pharmacology, and future considerations. The user-friendly Handbook of Ophthalmology covers all of the essential information on various eye diseases including the surgical aspects of management of the diseases. Fifty of ophthalmology's top experts bring detailed information covering the A to Z's of ophthalmology to the pages of this unique and comprehensive book. Including volumes of critical information in one compact book, students, residents, and surgeons alike will want to have a copy of Handbook of Ophthalmology by their side. Additional Features:Over 200 illustrations and clinical photographs A comprehensive index created using in-depth detail for cross-referencing and easy diagnosis. A detailed but simple guide on ocular therapeutics with dosages and side effects. Inside for each eye disorder: Etiology Classic signs Symptoms Differential Diagnosis Work-up Risk Factors Management Pharmacology Future Considerations

Author : Andrew I. Caster, M.D.
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780345507358

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Lasik: The Eye Laser Miracle by Andrew I. Caster, M.D. Pdf

Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment–commonly known as PRK and LASIK–a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process–including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. • What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me? • What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment? • How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment? • Will the procedure be painful? • When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading? • Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse? • How well has the FDA monitored this technique? • How many people have successfully undergone the procedure? The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.

Author : Andrew I. Caster, M.D.
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780345509567

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Lasik: The Eye Laser Miracle by Andrew I. Caster, M.D. Pdf

Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment–commonly known as PRK and LASIK–a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process–including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. • What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me? • What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment? • How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment? • Will the procedure be painful? • When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading? • Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse? • How well has the FDA monitored this technique? • How many people have successfully undergone the procedure? The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.

Author : Stephen G. Slade,Richard N. Baker,Dorothy Kay Brockman
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Eye
ISBN : 0553584227

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The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery by Stephen G. Slade,Richard N. Baker,Dorothy Kay Brockman Pdf

Do you want to see well — without glasses or contact lenses? If you have been considering laser eye surgery, here is the definitive guide to the procedure that nearly one million Americans have each year. Written by the doctor who first performed LASIK in the United States, this comprehensive book answers all your questions and alleviates any fears you might have about this safe, effective, and exciting way to restore your vision. Inside you’ll discover: • How LASIK, PRK, and other corrective surgeries are performed, and which are right for you • Who gets the best results from surgery ... and who isn’t a candidate • The risks, side effects, and precautions you need to know • How to choose the right procedure • How to find the best surgeon ... and if you should go to a “mall” clinic • And much more

Author : Chris A. Knobbe
Publisher : Booksurge Llc
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1419639978

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Refractive Eye Surgery by Chris A. Knobbe Pdf

Author Chris A. Knobbe, M.D., Ophthalmologist (Eye Physician and Surgeon) and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, has written the definitive treatise on refractive surgical procedures to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. The book is intended specifically for the consumer and is written in patient-friendly language. No matter what your age or degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia (need for readers) Dr. Knobbe provides guidance to the refractive surgical procedure(s) that will be best for you. This is the only source you will need to fully understand refractive surgical procedures, including associated risks as well as benefits, and even how to choose your surgeon. A lifetime of your vision is at stake - choose wisely!

Author : Stanley C. Grandon,Susan Giffin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015043713778

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The Complete Guide to Refractive Surgery by Stanley C. Grandon,Susan Giffin Pdf