LASIK: Principles and TechniquesLASIK: Principles & Techniques presents accurate, authoritative information from some of the most recognized names in LASIK surgery. Authors & experts Lucio Buratto, MD & Stephen F. Brint, MD offer their own experiences with LASIK, as well as the individual techniques & expertise of renowned surgeons such as Roberto Zaldivar, Stephen Slade, Theo Seiler, & Carmen Barraquer. This text contains a highly detailed, thorough examination of the principles of LASIK. The authors divide the textbook into two sections: Section I examines corneal anatomy, preoperative considerations, instruments, healing process, techniques, complications, & postoperative management; Section II analyzes individual techniques & treatments. Experts offer their personal practices & discuss results with clarity. Specific chapters highlight: LASIK for the correction of moderate & high myopia, personal LASIK technique with a nasal hinge, the intraocular lens, & topography-assisted LASIK. LASIK: Principles & Techniques are an extraordinary resource for the experienced clinician. Dedicated to expressing contemporary views & perspectives from the leading surgeons in the field, this text is a current, informative resource on LASIK. This outstanding text is an incredible resource to learn everything about this procedure. Different strategies provide invaluable knowledge & background, along with over 600 images demonstrating LASIK. |
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Page 190
D. The keratectomy incision is dried with absorptive sponges, and the flap is
checked for adhesion. PERSONAL TECHNIQUE IN MODERATE AND SEVERE
MYOPIA Guillermo A valos,. approach is preferred because it reduces the
ablation ...
D. The keratectomy incision is dried with absorptive sponges, and the flap is
checked for adhesion. PERSONAL TECHNIQUE IN MODERATE AND SEVERE
MYOPIA Guillermo A valos,. approach is preferred because it reduces the
ablation ...
Page 207
I then ask my assistant to activate the suction, and wait a few seconds until the
vacuum is sufficient to provide good adhesion. When the vacuum is activated,
there is a slight increase in the diameter of the pupil. This is a good sign meaning
that ...
I then ask my assistant to activate the suction, and wait a few seconds until the
vacuum is sufficient to provide good adhesion. When the vacuum is activated,
there is a slight increase in the diameter of the pupil. This is a good sign meaning
that ...
Page 208
Other indicators that the pressure is higher are: • the change in the sound from
the instrument's pump when the aspiration is blocked by the adhesion of the ring
to the bulb • the sensation, when the tonometer is positioned, that it is coming into
...
Other indicators that the pressure is higher are: • the change in the sound from
the instrument's pump when the aspiration is blocked by the adhesion of the ring
to the bulb • the sensation, when the tonometer is positioned, that it is coming into
...
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Contents
Corneal Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
Keratomileusis | 9 |
LASIK Preoperative Considerations | 23 |
Copyright | |
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Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | LASIK: Principles and Techniques |
| Editors | Lucio Buratto, Stephen F. Brint |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Slack, 1998 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Aug 13, 2008 |
| ISBN | 1556423713, 9781556423710 |
| Length | 436 pages |
| Subjects | › Medical / Ophthalmology |
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