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Complete Surgical Guide for Correcting Astigmatism: An Ophthalmic Manifesto

Author: James P. Gills
Published: July 2003
Publisher: Slack
ISBN: 1556426127
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 256
 
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Written for cataract and refractive surgeons seeking to refine their corrective procedures, this reference on the surgical correction of astigmatism can also be helpful to general ophthalmologists learning the basics of managing astigmatism. Case studies, illustrated with color photos and medical images, are included. Material is in sections on corneal surface procedures, toric lenses, and management of irregular astigmatism. Gills teaches ophthalmology at the University of South Florida.


Table of Contents:


Dedication
About the Author
Contributing Authors
Acknowledgments
Preface
Ch. 1 Surgical Correction of Astigmatism 3
Ch. 2 Astigmatic Correction With Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy 13
Ch. 3 Treating Astigmatism With Conductive Keratoplasty 21
Ch. 4 Conductive Keratoplasty: An Emerging Technology for Management of Irregular Astigmatism 31
Ch. 5 Bioptics for the Pseudophakic Patient 37
Ch. 6 Management of Astigmatism in Conjunction With Clear-Corneal Phaco Surgery 41
Ch. 7 Correction of Astigmatism in Clear-Corneal Cataract Surgery 49
Ch. 8 The Blue Line Cataract Incision and Slit Lamp Astigmatic Correction 67
Ch. 9 Astigmatic Keratotomy: Arcuate and Transverse Incisions for Managing Astigmatism 87
Ch. 10 Reducing Pre-Existing Astigmatism With Limbal Relaxing Incisions 99
Ch. 11 Minimizing Postoperative Cylinder With Peripheral Clear-Corneal Relaxing Incisions 121
Ch. 12 Managing Coupling in Secondary Astigmatic Keratotomy 131
Ch. 13 Toric Intraocular Lenses: History and Applications 143
Ch. 14 Using the Toric Intraocular Lens in a Complete Astigmatism Management Program 157
Ch. 15 The STAAR Toric Intraocular Lens: Indications and Pearls 169
Ch. 16 Correction of Astigmatism With Customizable Foldable Toric Intraocular Lenses 179
Ch. 17 Correction of Irregular Astigmatism 189
Ch. 18 Management of Corneal Transplant Astigmatism 197
Ch. 19 Reducing Post-Graft Astigmatism 211
Ch. 20 Treating Keratoconus With Astigmatic Keratotomy and Intraocular Lenses: A New Approach 215
Index 223


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