Refractive surgery is eye surgery to improve the refractive state of the eye and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. The most common type of refractive surgery uses lasers to reshape the curvature of the cornea. This book is a comprehensive guide to refractive surgery. Presented in five steps, it begins with discussion on corneal imaging and its clinical application. The second step examines key refractive procedures and step three offers advice on rules and guidelines for refractive surgery. Step four is a guide to actually starting the procedure and avoidable complications. The final section describes a clinical case study. Enhanced by nearly 500 high quality images, diagrams and tables, each chapter includes key points and clinical tips to assist understanding. Key points Comprehensive guide to refractive surgery Presented in step by step format Key points and clinical tips in each chapter Includes nearly 500 images, diagrams and tables

Refractive Surgery: An Interactive Case-Based Approach presents all of the necessary refractive surgery material to make an informed decision regarding diagnosis and management plans. Rather than utilizing the standard organization of most books, where major points are first introduced and then explained through a series of writings and references, this book relies on the clinical decision-making process involved with treating refractive surgery patients. Refractive Surgery: An Interactive Case-Based Approach by Dr. J. Bradley Randleman builds upon foundational initial chapters through the case presentations and focused case discussions, encompassing the major topics in refractive surgery today. For each case, the critical question is simply, “what data in this chart is the most critical to consider when evaluating this patient for surgery?” Refractive Surgery: An Interactive Case-Based Approach is unique in its format. Specifically, the book facilitates active learning by forcing the reader to think through a series of questions surrounding each patient scenario. This active learning not only facilitates better recall of the information presented but also mimics the actual physician-to-patient clinical experience, making this book more relevant than other routine refractive surgery books. Bonus! This dynamic learning tool is also supplemented by interactive online video material to further the learning experience. Enhance the clinical decision-making process by watching the videos and then answering a series of questions that lead to the conclusion of each scenario. By challenging the reader to perform the thinking and decision making up-front, and then providing some guidance on the most salient concepts for each case scenario presented along with resources to gain a deeper understanding of the most complex concepts, Refractive Surgery: An Interactive Case-Based Approach engages more in the learning process and thereby allowing to absorb and retain significantly more information to apply to patient care and the education of others. Ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, resident and fellowship educators, who want to update their refractive surgery knowledge base will appreciate the unique format and style of Refractive Surgery: An Interactive Case-Based Approach.

-Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical intervention worldwide, and the number of refractive surgery procedures, such as LASIK, is growing rapidly -All editors are internationally known experts in the field -Well structured text and design, quick and easy to read -Bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice, indispensable for continuous education and advanced training -Every 2nd year each volume is updated to include timely information about new developments

Now updated and expanded to cover the latest technologies, this full-color text on clinical refraction uses an easy-to-read format to give optometry students and practitioners all the important information they need. Also covers a wide range of other aspects of the eye exam, including anterior and posterior segment evaluations, contact lens, ocular pharmacology, and visual field analysis. Four new chapters cover wavefront-guided refraction, optical correction with refractive surgeries, prosthetic devices, and patients with ocular pathology. - Offer precise, step-by-step how-to's for performing all of the most effective refractive techniques. - Presents individualized refractive approaches for the full range of patients, including special patient populations. - Contriubtors are internationally recognized, leading authorities in the field. - New full-color design with full-color images throughout. - Completely updated and expanded to include current technologies. - A new chapter on Optical Correction with Refractive Surgeries, including keratoplasty, traditional refractive surgeries (e.g. LASIK and PRK), crystalline lens extraction with and without pseudophakia, the new presbyopic surgery, etc. - A new chapter on Wavefront Guided Refraction provides information on the advantages and limitations the Hartmann-Shack Method for objective refraction plus aberrometry and the refraction and the use of in the correction of the eye with spectacles, contact lenses, and refractive surgery. - A new chapter on Patients with Ocular Pathology reflects the most current knowledge of patients with ocular pathologies. - Provides information on Optical Correction with Prosthetic Devices, including corneal onlays, stromal implants, phakic intraocular lenses, etc. - Includes new chapters and/or discussions on such topics as: Aberrations of the Eye, Refractive Consequences of Eye Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye, Diagnosis of Pathology of the Anterior Segment, Diagnosis of Glaucoma, and Diagnosis of Pathology of the Posterior Segment. - Visual Acuity chapter expanded to include the effect of refractive error on visual acuity and statistics on how much of a change in visual acuity is significant. - Objective Refraction, Corneal Topography, and Visual Field Analysis chapters include the addition of new electro-optical and computer techniques and equipment. - Chapters on Multifocal Spectacle Lenses and Contact Lenses now cover newer progressive addition lenses and contact lenses that are now on the market. - Electrodiagnosis chapter revised to take a more clinical approach.

LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery takes you on a journey through the latest in laser and wavefront technology, as well as the most recent surgical procedures that include various complex cases, complications, and management. Dr. Lucio Buratto is joined by Drs. Stephen Slade and Marco Tavolato, along with a team of 23 world-renowned surgeons, to produce a complete book specifically designed to improve the patient’s quality of vision with LASIK. All surgeons will benefit from the format in which basic surgical procedures are explained, as well embracing the latest information available such as advanced laser procedures with ablations, femtocecond lasers, and excimers. With more than 250 color illustrations demonstrating the various procedures and concepts, the book will help ophthalmologists develop a more thorough understanding of LASIK. LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery is perfect for the surgeon interested in learning the concepts, developing the skills, and preparing for the surgical procedure. LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery contains a detailed description of the basic technique of LASIK and the special techniques devised by Dr. Lucio Buratto, Dr. Slade, Dr. Tavolato, and a group of highly acclaimed international surgeons experienced with encountering standard and unusual circumstances. LASIK: The Evolution of Refractive Surgery will provide the multitude of LASIK techniques that have emerged and the technological advancements that have made them possible and is a necessary text for all surgeons aspiring to improve their surgical results using the latest techniques available today.

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.

Even the most experienced refractive surgeon can encounter stressful situations in the operating room. Be prepared to manage unavoidable and challenging complications with Refractive Surgery Nightmares: Conquering Refractive Surgery Catastrophes by your side. Dr. Amar Agarwal, along with contributions from 67 of today's leading refractive surgery experts, explains all there is to know about refractive surgery techniques in Refractive Surgery Nightmares to help you stay in control when facing unique surgical challenges. Refractive Surgery Nightmares provides surgeons with a solid understanding of preoperative examinations, surface ablation procedures, LASIK, and lens based surgeries and the tricky situations that can arise and turn into every surgeon's worst nightmare. Refractive Surgery Complications Include: - DLK and corneal infections - Topographic and wavefront aberrometry disasters - Femtosecond laser complications - Post LASIK Ectasia - Decentered ablations - Iatrogenic keratectasia More than 250 illustrations and clinical photographs supplement the important information presented, providing visual as well as textual references. Also included is an accompanying video CD-ROM with 45 minutes of live video techniques that supplements the text. Video CD-ROM Includes: - Post LASIK Iatrogenic Keratectasia - Flap Complications - Bimanual phacoemulsification - Phakic IOL - Hyperopic shifts after Radial keratotomy - Cataract after radial keratotomy This distinctive text and video CD-ROM will make its mark with everyone involved in refractive surgery, from the resident to the experienced surgeon. Feel competent and comfortable in the operating room no matter what challenge comes your way with Refractive Surgery Nightmares: Conquering Refractive Surgery Catastrophes.

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.

Lucio Buratto, MD and Stephen F. Brint, MD have collaborated to develop an authoritative resource on LASIK. They have developed this textbook to bring together the very latest information in a clear and comprehensive format. Throughout this book you should gain a solid foundation and understanding of the LASIK procedure, as well as numerous individual methods and viewpoints on the surgery. By bringing together expertise from the most acclaimed surgeons in the world, this book seeks to provide the essential material necessary for understanding the procedure, development and techniques of LASIK.

Comprehensive and clinically focused, Refractive Surgery, 3rd Edition, brings you the knowledge and expertise of leading ophthalmology experts and refractive surgeons from around the world. Together they provide practical coverage of the latest advances in this fast-changing field, including improved optics and biomechanics, improved diagnostics, new surgical techniques, and more. Hundreds of high-quality photographs guide you from patient selection to mastery of surgical techniques. - Offers step-by-step guidance on a wide range of common refractive procedures. - Covers new topics such as management of LASIK complications; SMILE and management of SMILE complications; collagen cross-linking, including instrumentation and applications in keratoconus and ectasia; intracorneal lenses; and multifocal and accommodating IOLs. - Contains a new chapter on Preoperative Evaluation of Keratoconus and Ectasia. - Uses high-quality surgical video clips to demonstrate a variety of surgical techniques. - Addresses initial as well as ongoing management of patients. - Includes tables of indications, preferences, hot tips, and management of complications throughout, making guidance quick and easy to access.