Overview
The first-hand experiences of Drs. Melki and Azar, along with the expertise of several well-known colleagues, are presented in this condensed summary of surgical tips in the fields of refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. The Second Edition of ""101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery"" follows the same format of summarizing the key pearls and pitfalls of challenging surgical procedures, with new and updated practical points. Focusing on practical tips rather than theoretical aspects of surgical procedures, and including clear illustrations of techniques, ""101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery, Second Edition"" is a user-friendly, straightforward guide to surgical success. Each pearl will enhance surgical outcomes, reduce surgical time, minimize complications, or simplify a complicated step. Some chapters include: LASIK Complications; PRK; PTK; Hyperopia Treatment; Topography; Corneal Lacerations Repair; Posterior Vitreous Pressure; During Keratoplasty; and Pterygium Excision. Both beginning and advanced surgeons will benefit from this unique, no-nonsense book of practical tips. Bring ""101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery, Second Edition"" into your practice, and expect great surgical success.
Full Product Details
Author: Samir A. Melki ,
Dr. Dimitri T. Azar, MD
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: SLACK Incorporated
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 25.30cm
Weight: 0.544kg
ISBN: 9781556426841
ISBN 10: 1556426844
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 July 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
One can find a treasure trove of valuable pearls in the complex area of laser refractive surgery, including a discussion of complication management. In my opinion, this is the most concise review of problems encountered in this area currently available in print, short of fellowship training (or retraining). . . .I recommend this book to anyone who considers himself or herself an anterior segment surgeon. I dare you not to learn at least a few tricks within these pages, regardless of your experience. <br><br>-- Mitchell Vogel, MD, FACS, Ocular Surgery News
This is the second edition of a manual that proved highly successful the first time round, and represents an update on various aspects of anterior segment ocular surgery...The format is excellent...The book is written in a down-to earth style, which is very easy to read. One can certainly read the book systematically, but I found that opening up at a random page to 'dip in' equally rewarding...I highly recommend it to practicing surgical ophthalmologists of all grades...I would imagine the success of this format will encourage future editions in the years to come. -- Dr. Norman Litvin, UNIVADIS Melki and Azar have assembled an international cast of contributors to produce this concise, clear, practical volume, which is aimed at practitioners and assumes a certain degree of familiarity with surgical technique, indication and practice. . . . It is attractively presented, with good clear fonts on high-quality paper, and a range of full-colour photographs and diagrams. The book I review
Author Information
Samir Melki, MD, PhD is the Founder and Director of the Boston Eye Group. He is medical director for ophthalmology at the UK Specialist Hospitals. He is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School and assistant in Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr Melki completed his ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University Hospital, where he was elected as Chief Resident. This was followed by a fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he served as Chief Fellow. His areas of interest include refractive surgery, complex cataract surgery, and ocular surface reconstruction. Dimitri Azar, MD is Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). After completing his residency, chief residency, and fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Azar became Director of the Refractive Surgery Service at the Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University; 1991-1996). While at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, he was Director of the Corneal and Refractive Surgery Services and Associate Chief of Ophthalmology (1996-2003) and became Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (2003-2006). His research interests include refractive surgery, corneal wound healing, and corneal angiogenesis.
