Femtosecond Laser Surgery in Ophthalmology

Description:

The femtosecond laser has emerged as a groundbreaking game-changer in ophthalmic surgery. It was first introduced for corneal refractive surgery in flap creation during LASIK, and subsequently for cataract surgery in 2008. The femtosecond laser cuts deeply on a single plane without collateral damage. Its high precision and safety result in excellent outcomes in the hands of experienced eye surgeons, benefiting virtually everyone.

Femtosecond Laser Surgery in Ophthalmology fills an unmet need for a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on growing applications of this state-of-the-art technology. H Burkhard Dick is a world-renowned pioneer who has performed more than 6,000 laser cataract operations. Readers will benefit from his keen insights along with the collective expertise of co-authors Tim Schultz, Ronald D. Gerste, and a cadre of top-notch contributors. Twenty-nine chapters encompass basic physics, refractive and therapeutic cornea treatment, various aspects of laser cataract surgery, and patient selection.

Key Features:

Clinical pearls, outcomes, and complications management in femtosecond laser-assisted in situkeratomileusis surgery

Discussion of crucial steps including capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions

The use of the femtosecond laser for presbyopia, pediatric cataract surgery, and ocular comorbidities

Extensive videos posted in the Thieme MediaCenter further elucidate techniques

More than 300 high quality illustrations and photos add a rich visual dimension

This practical book provides in-depth knowledge on the applications of femtosecond laser surgery, enabling cataract and refractive surgeons to incorporate these techniques into daily practice. Ophthalmologists and ophthalmology fellows and residents will discover an invaluable resource for specialized training.

Table of Contents:

2 The Advent of the Femtosecond Laser in Medicine and Ophthalmology

3 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)

4 All-in-One Femtosecond Refractive Laser Surgery

5 Pearls in Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis LASIK Surgery

6 Femtosecond Laser–Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis III: Clinical Outcomes

7 Femtosecond Laser–Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Complications and Management

8 The Future of Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Femtosecond Laser versus Other Technologies

9 Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Keratoplasty: Lamellar Anterior and Posterior

10 Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Keratoplasty: Penetrating with Different Cut Profiles

11 Correction of Astigmatism with a Femtosecond Laser

12 Why Femtosecond Laser for Intracorneal Rings?

13 New Innovative Applications of Femtosecond Laser Technology

14 Laser’s Place in CXL: Excimer Laser and Refractive Surgery Combined with Corneal Cross-Linking, Femto-LASIK Combined with CXL

15 The Femtosecond Laser in the Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia in the Cornea: Options and Limitations

16 The Femtosecond Laser in the Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia in the Lens: Options and Limitations

17 The Basics of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery

18 Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery: Setting and Infrastructure

19 Crucial Steps I: Capsulotomy

20 Crucial Steps II: Lens Fragmentation

21 Crucial Steps III: Corneal Incision, Main and Side

22 Posterior Capsulotomy, Bag-in-the-Lens and Evolving Techniques

23 Pediatric Cataract Surgery with the Femtosecond Laser

24 Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Cataract Surgery in Ocular Comorbidities

25 The Rise of the Femto-Intraocular Lens

26 Incorporating the Femtosecond Laser in Daily Practice

27 The Femtosecond Laser and the Posterior Segment

28 Pitfalls: Femtosecond Laser–Induced Complications

29 The Femtosecond Laser: Future Directions

Index