The purpose of this note is to familiarize
optometry students with ophthalmic laser instrumentation, surgical laser
procedures, the management of ocular conditions with lasers and the introduction
of minor surgical techniques, including operating room protocols. Topics covered
includes: Basics of Laser In Eyecare, Refractive Procedures, Optic, Injections,
Ocular Injections, Syncope And Other Possible Emergencies, Surgical Environment,
Asepsis and Aseptic Technique, Suturing and Minor Surgical, Advanced Ocular
Procedures.
These lecture notes will feature advances in many areas of clinical
ophthalmology, presented by noted ophthalmologists from throughout the United
States and abroad.
Author(s): The State University of New York Downstate Medical
Center
This
book covers the following topics: Anatomy of the Eye, Eye Examination, Diseases
of Conjunctiva, Diseases of Cornea, Diseases of Sclera, Diseases of Uveal Tract,
Diseases of Lens, Glaucoma, Diseases of Vitreous, Diseases of Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology,
Strabismus and Nystagmus, Diseases of Eyelids, Diseases of Lacrimal Apparatus,
Diseases of Orbit, Ocular Injuries, Systemic Ophthalmology, Community
Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery.
This is a comprehensive,
practical guidebook that provides a clear overview and update of current modern
techniques of ocular surgery. The chapters will be of interest to a wide
audience. The chapters are written by experts with special interest and
extensive clinical experience in the topics.