Full Description
This book provides the optometrist and eye-care practitioner with an introductory, unbiased approach to the current techniques and procedures available to correct ametropia surgically. It provides clear guidelines on key topics in refractive surgery, everything from wound healing to legal issues, and so enables the practitioner to empower the client to make an informed choice.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. Patient Selection and Pre-Operative Assessment 3. Corneal Topography 4. Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 5. Surgical Procedures 6. Post-Operative Follow-Up 7. Case Reports 8. Co-Management and Legal Issues 9. Hidden Issues 10. Future Trends