Textbook of Refractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS)

Femtosecond laser technology allows for extreme precision in surgery. This volume is a comprehensive reference for the general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon that explains this cutting-edge technology and its application to laser cataract surgery.

Textbook of Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery is a comprehensive reference for the general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon regarding the explosive new technology in femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Femtosecond laser allows extreme precision in surgery, and is used in refractive surgery and for 'cuts' in the cornea, leading to a more uniform treatment for the patient. Textbook of Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery is for cataract surgeons and all eye care providers managing or diagnosing cataracts who wish to be informed about this technology and its applications. Edited and written by recognized leaders in the field, this book covers background, technical, clinical, and commercial aspects of this exciting technology. Some of the topics covered include the evolution of cataract surgery, femtosecond laser fundamentals, challenges of femtosecond laser technology for cataract surgery, and the economics of laser cataract surgery. Edited and written by recognized leaders in the field, this book covers background, technical, clinical, and commercial aspects of this exciting technology. Some of the topics covered include the evolution of cataract surgery, femtosecond laser fundamentals, challenges of femtosecond laser technology for cataract surgery, and the economics of laser cataract surgery.

Comprehensive source of information for the general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon regarding femtosecond laser cataract surgery An informational resource for those who wish to learn more about the specifics of femtosecond laser cataract surgery Covers background, technical, clinical, and commercial aspects of the technology, including topics on the evolution of cataract surgery, femtosecond laser fundamentals, challenges of femtosecond laser technology for cataract surgery, and the economics of laser cataract surgery Edited and written by recognized leaders in field Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Ronald R. Krueger, MD, MSE Professor of Ophthalmology Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University Medical Director of Refractive Surgery, Cole Eye Institute 9500 Euclid Ave./i32 Cleveland, OH 44195 Jonathan H. Talamo, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology Harvard Medical School Talamo Laser Eye Consultants Reservoir Place, Suite 184 1601 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02451 Richard L. Lindstrom, MD Adjunct Professor Emeritus University of Minnesota, Dept of Ophthalmology Founder and Attending Surgeon Minnesota Eye Consultants 9801 Dupont Ave South, Bloomington, MN 55431

Klappentext
Textbook of Refractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS) is a comprehensive reference for the general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon regarding the explosive new technology in femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Femtosecond laser allows extreme precision in surgery, and is used in refractive surgery and for 'cuts' in the cornea, leading to a more uniform treatment for the patient. Textbook of Refractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS) is for cataract surgeons and all eye care providers managing or diagnosing cataracts who wish to be informed about this technology and its applications. Edited and written by recognized leaders in the field, this book covers background, technical, clinical, and commercial aspects of this exciting technology. Some of the topics covered include the evolution of cataract surgery, femtosecond laser fundamentals, challenges of femtosecond laser technology for cataract surgery, and the economics of laser cataract surgery.

Inhalt
i Forewords I. Howard Fine; Amar Agarwal ii Preface Chapter 1Evolution of Cataract Surgery Chapter 2Current Outcomes with Cataract Surgery Can We Do Better?Chapter 3Femtosecond Laser Fundamentals Chapter 4Challenges of Femtosecond Laser Technologies for Cataract Surgery Chapter 5Imaging Systems and Image-Guided Surgery Chapter 6The Patient Interface: Setting the Stage for TreatmentChapter 7Laser Capsulotomy Chapter 8Nucleus Fragmentation and Disassembly in Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery Chapter 9Primary Transcorneal Laser Incisions Chapter 10 Section ACorneal Laser Relaxing IncisionsSection BConic Intrastromal Relaxing Incisions (CIRI)A New Surgical Technique Chapter 11Femtosecond Laser versus Phacoemulsification Chapter 12Economics of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Refractive Cataract SurgeryMarketing a New Technology to Your Patients Chapter 13 Step-by-Step: Starting Your Laser Cataract Surgery Practice Chapter 14Global Implications of Laser Refractive CataractSurgery Chapter 15Commercially Available Systems: Alcon/LenSx Chapter 16Commercially Available Systems: LensAR Chapter 17Commercially Available Systems: OptiMedica's Catalys Precision Laser System Chapter 18Commercially Available Systems: The TECHNOLAS Femto - Cataract Approach Chapter 19The Future of Femtosecond Laser Refractive Cataract and Lens Surgery