Adaptive Optics Larry A. Donoso “Imagination is more important than knowledge” –Albert Einstein (1879-1955) The history of ophthalmology has many parallels to the history of astronomy and astrophysics where advancements…

The Optics of Wavefront Technology Jim Schwiegerling Wavefront technology has undergone an explosive development in recent years and continues to be one of the most rapidly developing technologies in ophthalmic…

Ophthalmic Photodynamic Therapy Edgar L. Thomas Wendy J. Snyder Stephen Rychnovsky John S. Hill Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with exudative age-related macular degeneration…

Applied Laser Optics: Techniques For Retinal Laser Surgery Nelson R. Sabates Felix N. Sabates Laser photocoagulation is the transfer of light energy into heat energy, which then denatures proteins and…

The Role of Lasers in Glaucoma Therapy Jacob Wilensky Since their initial utilization in the 1970s, lasers have been playing an ever-increasing and constantly changing role in the surgical treatment…

Introduction to Basic Laser Physics Robert J. Schechter LASER LIGHT Laser light differs from “ordinary” light in several important ways. These differences are a direct result of the manner in…

Multifocal, Accommodative, and Innovative Intraocular Lenses Robert J. Schechter Vinay Gutti Marjan Farid Widespread use of intraocular lenses (IOL) has changed the face of cataract surgery in the past decades….

Optics of Intraocular Lenses Robert J. Schechter The use of intraocular lenses (IOLs) has become the standard of care for cataract surgery, except for certain medical, economic, or social limitations….

Corneal Topography and Wavefront Analysis: Optics and Clinical Applications Yaron S. Rabinowitz The anterior surface of the eye, with its tear film, is the major refractive element of the eye,…