Corneal Edema
or the cornea to maintain hydration, transparency, and metabolism, fluid must move throughout the stroma. But does the fluid move because of diffusion only between the stroma and the limiting…
or the cornea to maintain hydration, transparency, and metabolism, fluid must move throughout the stroma. But does the fluid move because of diffusion only between the stroma and the limiting…
echnologic progress forever changes how things are perceived and accomplished. The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) field is quite different now from what it was just a few years ago….
ver the past four decades, the practice of dermatology has evolved from a subspecialty to a full-fledged specialty, and it is still evolving. Dermatosurgery is almost a superspecialty for most…
he goal of transconjunctival transciliary filtration (TCTCF) is to cause the posterior chamber fluid to drain under the subconjunctival space, without the need for dissection of any kind. An activated…
he objective of this chapter is to present a filtration procedure capable of achieving pressure stability without the need for medication or daily monitoring, while minimizing the incidence of complications…
on Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL) is a genetic condition that involves the growth of angiomas in highly vascular areas of body, including the retina. Although the angioma from VHL can grow…
he Fugo blade is a novel electrosurgical device that was designed for ophthalmologic use. Its principles of operation are based on the applied photon bath theory of plasma ablation. Using…
he story of neovascular glaucoma never ends. The treatment—both medical and surgical—is difficult and failures are common. Lifelong follow-up and appropriate management are required. The Fugo blade, with its unique…
hallmark of modern cataract surgery is excellent visualization with a modern coaxial operating microscope. As with any biologic phenomenon, dilation of the pupil can be quantitated by placing it on…
lindness due to corneal disease is usually difficult or impossible to treat. Results of penetrating keratoplasty may be acceptable for classical indications, but in complicated situations such as profusely vascularized…