Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation Neil J. Friedman Timothy T. Khater Douglas D. Koch The role of secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation has evolved with advances in cataract surgery. Traditionally, most…
Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices (OVD): Physical Characteristics, Clinical Applications, and Complications Stephen S. Lane Dr. Lane has no commercial or proprietary interest in the products discussed and will not receive any…
Techniques of Phacoemulsification Mark Packer INTRODUCTION The principle technical features of phacoemulsification include: 1. construction of watertight, self-sealing corneal incisions; 2. successful completion of an intact, round, centered capsulorrhexis with…
Cystoid Macular Edema: Diagnosis and Management Hyung Cho Torsten W. Wiegand Jeffrey S. Heier Cataracts represent the most common treatable cause for visual impairment in the United States as well…
Principles and Basic Techniques of Ocular Microsurgery Marian S. Macsai The outcome of ocular microsurgery depends on various factors, which include the surgeon’s technical skill, experience, knowledge of the basic…
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome—A Review and Video David F. Chang The author has no direct financial interest in any material or method mentioned. Dr. Chang is a consultant for Advanced…
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome Nick Mamalis Henry F. Edelhauser Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) is an acute, sterile postoperative anterior segment inflammation following any anterior segment surgery. By definition, this…
Flaps, Grafts, and Alloplastic Materials in Lid Reconstruction and Repair W. Jackson Iliff Elba M. Pacheco This chapter was conceived to supplement the other excellent chapters in this text on…
Anesthesia for Eye Surgery Scott Greenbaum HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES The history of anesthesia for eye surgery dates back 2,500 years. The earliest authentic writings on the subject were those of Sus’ruta,…
