LASIK: Principles and Techniques
In : Lasik Eye Surgeons, Posted by Eye Surgeons on Nov.11, 2009
Product DescriptionLucio Buratto, MD and Stephen F. Brint, MD have collaborated to develop an authoritative resource on LASIK. They have developed this textbook to bring together the very latest information in a clear and comprehensive format. Throughout this book you should gain a solid foundation and understanding of the LASIK procedure, as well as numerous individual methods and viewpoints on the surgery. By bringing together expertise from the most acclaimed surgeons in the world, this book seeks to provide the essential material necessary for understanding the procedure, development and techniques of LASIK. The first section of this resource addresses the general procedure and techniques of LASIK by Drs Lucio Buratto, Stephen Brint and Massimo Ferrari. It will also take you step-by-step through all of the various elements of the procedure. The second section consists of chapters developed by expert LASIK surgeons from all over the world. The individual techniques of Roberto Zaldivar, Stephen Slade, Theo Seiler, Carmen Barraquer and many more are presented in a detailed format. Individual chapters include the Superior Hinge Technique, LASIK Enhancement, Intraoperative Complications, Posterior Chamber Lens Implantation in Phakic Patients, and much more. This text is a useful resource to learn everything about this procedure. Different strategies provide knowledge and background along with over 600 images demonstrating LASIK.
LASIK: Principles and Techniques 
Nov.11.2009, 04:21:10
Having performed various forms of refractive surgery for over 20 years, I was impressed by Dr. Buratto’s mastery of many of the surgical techniques I helped develop. He has learned much in recent years, and I am impressed with his progress to date. Though the book displays a fairly good grasp of the latest techniques in Lasik surgery, I think that more could have been written about preventing complications by pre-screening individuals with large pupils and high degrees of myopia (e. g. , greater than 6 diopters). Dr. Buratto does not mention the importance of excluding these categories of patients from refractive surgery, resulting in complications such as glare, haloes, starbursting, and ghosting — all of which are avoidable. It’s a shame that so many prospective patients and even surgeons must learn about these terrible side effects, and the ease with which they can be avoided, by reading websites such as eyeknowwhy and surgicaleyes.
Rating: 2 / 5