Phakic Intraocular Lenses

Principles and Practices

David R. Hardten, Richard L. Lindstrom, Elizabeth A. Davis (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

256 Seiten

2003 | 2nd ed.
SLACK Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-55642-640-7 (ISBN)

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Phakic intraocular lenses provide the ability to correct extreme levels of myopia, nearsightedness and astigmatism that other modalities have not been able to correct. Here, the authors utilize a comprehensive, user-friendly format coupled with illustrations to explain this emerging topic.

This text concerns phakic intraocular lenses, a contemporary frontier in refractive surgery. The authors utilize a comprehensive, user-friendly format coupled with illustrations to explain this emerging topic. These lenses provide the ability to correct extreme levels of myopia, nearsightedness and astigmatism that other modalities have not been able to correct. This text includes multiple styles of intraocular lenses and locations of implantations as well as results, complications and optics. As opposed to cataract surgery, phakic intraocular lenses offer surgeons new possibilities for improving their patients' vision. As these devices are increasingly gaining popularity internationally, it has become equally important to realize the capabilities of these devices. The book should be of interest to opthalmologists, optometrists and other eye care professionals dealing with implants.

Drs. Hardten, Lindstrom, and Davis have over 5 years of experience with phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) in their practice at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Minneapolis as part of the clinical trials for phakic IOLs in the United States. All of the authors also have extensive experience in other forms of refractive surgery, including radial keratotomy, laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK), Intacs, refractive lens exchange, and conductive keratoplasty to put the phakic IOL experience in perspective. They have also all held leadership positions in organizations that have shaped refractive surgery, including the International Society of Refractive Surgery, Refractive Surgery Interest Group, International Intraocular Implant Club, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	30.11.2003
Sprache	englisch
Gewicht	1098 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Augenheilkunde
ISBN-10	1-55642-640-2 / 1556426402
ISBN-13	978-1-55642-640-7 / 9781556426407
Zustand	Neuware