Reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. Covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts and gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery, including special situations. Walks the reader through making an appropriate differential diagnosis and designing
2021–2022 BCSC Basic and Clinical Science Course™,Section 11: Lens and Cataract
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- Publisher
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Year
- 2022
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 305
- Category
- Library
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✦ Table of Contents
Contents
Objectives
Introduction
Epidemiology of Cataract
Anatomy
Biochemistry and Physiology
Embryology and Developmental Defects
Pathology
Evaluation and Management of Cataracts
Preoperative Considerations for Cataract Surgery
Phacoemulsification for Cataract Extraction
Optimizing Refractive Outcomes of Cataract Surgery
Intraoperative Challenges in Cataract Surgery
Postoperative Surgical Course and Complications
Preparing for Cataract Surgery in Special Situations
Historical Development of Cataract Surgery and Non-Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery Techniques
Index
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Reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. Covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts; gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery; and explores the complications and special situations of cataract surgery. Last major revision 2008 2009.
Reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology and pathology of the lens. Covers the epidemiology, evaluation and management of cataracts and gives an overview of lens and cataract surgery, including special situations. Walks the reader through making an appropriate differential diagnosis and designing