2011-2012 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 13: Refractive Surgery (Basic & Clinical Science Course)

✍ Scribed by Christopher J. Rapuano MD

• Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 260
• Edition: Revised edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This updated volume covers a number of topics, from the science of refractive surgery to accommodative and nonaccommodative treatment of presbyopia, from patient evaluation to international perspectives. It examines specific procedures in refractive surgery, as well as refractive surgery in ocular and systemic disease. Major revision 2011-2012.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 6
1. The Science of Refractive Surgery......Page 16
2. Patient Evaluation......Page 41
3. Incisional Corneal Surgery......Page 55
4.Onlays and Inlays......Page 65
5.Photoablation: Techniquesand Outcomes......Page 77
6.Photoablation: Complicationsand Side Effects......Page 104
7.Collagen Shrinkage andCrosslinking Procedures......Page 129
8. Intraocular Surgery......Page 135
9. Accommodative andNonaccommodative Treatmentof Presbyopia......Page 158
10. Refractive Surgery in Ocularand Systemic Disease......Page 171
11.Considerations After RefractiveSurgery......Page 194
12. International Perspectivesin Refractive Surgery......Page 203
The Role of the FDAin Refractive Surgery......Page 209
Sample Informed Consent Forms......Page 215
Related Academy Materials......Page 225
Study Questions......Page 229
Answers......Page 238
· Index......Page 245
Untitled......Page 1