Cataract surgery - Andrew Coombes

This highly illustrated text concentrates on the clinical aspects of cataract surgery. With cataracts being one of the most common ophthalmic conditions worldwide, the information in this book is essential for all trainee and practicing ophthalmologists. Special emphasis is placed on the latest techniques in phacoemulsification and on management of complications during and following surgery.

Contents include:

• Teaching and learning pharcoemulsification


• Incision planning and construction


• Capsulorhexis


• Applied pharcodynamics


• Biometry


• Foldable intraocular lenses and viscoelastics


• Non–phacoemulsification cataract surgery


• Anaesthesia


• Cataract surgery in complex eyes


• Vitreous loss


• Cataract surgery in the third world


• Future developments

Contributions are from renowned experts in cataract surgery. Following the style of accompanying titles in the Fundamentals of Clinical Ophthalmology series, this is an ideal practical reference for use in the office or hospital department.