Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results

Name: Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results
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ISBN: 9781617110740

ISBN-10: 1617110744

ISBN-13: 9781617110740

Edition: 2013

Authors: E. Penno

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With Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results, refractive surgeons will learn efficient pre- and post-op routines that optimize chair time and lead to improved safety and excellent results for patients.Inside Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results by Dr. Ellen Anderson Penno is joined by 9 contributors who offer a practical approach with clinically useful tips including patient counseling and post-operative care that will improve patient satisfaction. This up-to-date book is an excellent resource for patient assessment of candidacy for refractive surgery or in post-operative co-management.In addition to chapters with information on patient selection, surgical techniques,…

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List price: $99.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Slack Inc
Binding: Paperback
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Dedication


Acknowledgments


About the Author


Contributing Authors


Foreword



Introduction



Back to the Surface: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Surface Ablation


Article: The Role of surface Ablation in the Treatment of Keratoconus




Corneal Flap Versus No-Flap Refractive Surgery: Lasik, Intra-Lasik, and Sub-Bowman's Keratomileusis Versus Photorefractive Keratectomy, Lasek, and Epi-Lasik


Article: Techniques of Mechanical Epithelial Removal




Patient Selection and Preoperative Work-Up: Top 10 Red Flags



Epithelial Removal Techniques: Photorefactive Keratectomy, Lasek, Epi-Lasik, Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy


Article: Techniques for Faster Recovery After Photorefractive Keratectomy




Phototherapeutic Keratectomy



Laser Ablation: Standard, Topography-Guided, Wavefront-Optimized, Wavefront-Guided



Early Postoperative Care


Article: Advanced Surface Ablation




Postoperative Care in the First 6 Months


Article: The Risk of Ectasia After Surface Ablation




Retreatment Following Surface Ablation



Complication of Surface Ablation



Special Cases


Article: Simultaneous Collagen Cross-Linking With Photorefractive Keratectomy or IntraLase Lasik




Factor Affecting Patient Satisfaction


Conclusion


Appendix


Glossary


Financial Disclosures


Index