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 a
2018-2019 Basic and Clinical Science Course Section 13 Refractive Surgery
โ Scribed by M. Bowes Hamill MD
- Publisher
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Year
- 2018
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 129
- Series
- Basic and Clinical Science Course
- Edition
- 2018-2019
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Includes eight original videos demonstrating refractive surgical techniques, including the FDA-approved SMILE procedure. Covers the science of refractive surgery, accommodative and nonaccommodative treatment of presbyopia and patient evaluation. Examines specific procedures in refractive surgery and their potential complications, and refractive surgery in ocular and systemic disease. Includes information on lens implants used in the United States and other countries. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos. Upon completion of Section 13, readers should be able to: Identify the general types of lasers used in refractive surgeries Explain the steps including medical and social history, ocular examination and ancillary testing in evaluating whether a patient is an appropriate candidate for refractive surgery For incisional keratorefractive surgery, describe the history, patient selection, surgical techniques, outcomes, and complications Explain recent developments in the application of wavefront technology to surface ablation and LASIK *Describe the different types of IOLs used for refractive correction Last major revision: 2017-2018 Section chair: M. Bowes Hamill, MD
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