Step by Step Lasik Surgery

A decade after the introduction of the LASIK technique in refractive surgery, the technique has reached its maturity. Thoroughly researched and easy to read, Step by Step LASIK Surgery provides practical information regarding the various aspects of LASIK surgery. Expert LASIK surgeons share their experiences with this state-of-the-art surgical technique. The book is organized in a simple and effective style that presents a step-by-step approach to LASIK surgery. It includes information about the latest microkertomes and excimer laser machines and specific surgical techniques like LASEK, LASIK for post-penetrating keratoplasty, ametropias, and wavefront guided LASIK.

Contents

PREOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONSLandmarks in LASIK Surgery, M. Vanathi and N. SharmaIndications and Contraindications of LASIK, J.S. Titiyal, R. Ahuja, and N. SharmaPatient Counseling, N. Sharma, R. Ahuja, and R.B. VajpayeeLASIK: Preoperative Assessment, M.S. LoughmanEQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTSExcimer Laser Machines, N. Sharma, R. Ahuja, and R.B. VajpayeeMicrokeratomes, R.B. Vajpayee and N. SharmaLASIK Ancillary Instruments and Operating Environment Variables, R. Ahuja and J.S. TitiyalSURGICAL TECHNIQUEPresurgical Preparation and Exposure, P. Bhartiya, N. Sharma, and R.B. VajpayeeMarking the Cornea and Creation of Corneal Flap, P. Titze, A.N. Aghlab, G.D. Kymionis, G.A. Kouis, I.M. Aslanides, and I.G. PallikarisLaser Ablation and Flap Repositioning, A.N. Khoury, P. Titze, G.D. Kymionis, S. Plainis, I.M. Aslanides, and I.G. PallikarisPostoperative Management in LASIK Surgery, K.L. Anderson, R. Salouti, and H.R. TaylorRESULTS AND COMPLICATIONSResutls of LASIK Surgery, A. Rani, B.R. Elankumaran, and R.B. VajpayeeRefractive Surgery and Stabismus, L.M. Kowal and R.R. BattuIntraoperative Complications, G.L. Sutton, N. Sharma, and R.B. VajpayeePostoperative LASIK Complications, B.F. Kahn, A. Nguyen, and S.A. MelkiRETREATMENT AFTER LASIKRetreatment of Residual Refractive Errors and LASIK, H.V. Gimbel and E.E. Anderson PennoLASIK IN SPECIAL SITUATIONHyperopic LASIK, M.S. SridharLASIK for Presbyopia, A. Agarawal, A. Agarawal, S. Agarawal and G. Avalos-UrzuaLASIK in Pediatric Eyes, D.K. DhaliwalLASIK after Radial Keratoplasty, E.D. Donnenfeld and R. SolomonLASIK for Residual Errors after Previous Surgery, N. Sharma, R. Ahuja, R. Sinha, and R.B. VajpayeeRECENT ADVANCES IN LASIKTopography Assisted LASIK, M.S. Pangtey, N. Sharma, and R.B. VajpayeeWavefront Guided LASIK, L. Sullivan and N. SharmaLaser Sub-epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK), D.T. Azar, J. Javier, P. Charukamnoetkanok, and E. Jarade