Femtosecond Laser: Techniques and Technology

Ashok Garg · Jorge L Alio

joulu 2012 · JAYPEE BROTHERS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.

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Femtosecond Laser: Techniques and Technology, the first of its kind in world ophthalmology provides complete insight of this technology in various ocular indications. Latest innovation Femtosecond Laser offers new possibilities in the field of minimally invasive corneal surgery. It has proved its versatility in Lamellar keratoplasty, customized trephination in penetrating keratoplasty, tunnel creation for intracorneal ring segments, astigmatic keratotomy for keratoprostheses, non-invasive transscleral glaucoma surgery, retinal imaging presbyopic surgery and cataract surgery. The international experts of this field from USA, Europe and Asia have covered the present and futuristic uses of this technology in ophthalmology in a step-by-step and lucid manner. Panoramic view of biophysics of femtosecond laser, procedures and future technology for the different diseases of ophthalmology with more than 200 coloured illustrations and images. The possible uses of Femtosecond Laser in anterior and posterior segment indications of ophthalmology have been explained for the benefits of ophthalmologists worldwide. This book provides real-world examples of various surgical procedure using Femtosecond Laser surgeries. The book shall serve as a relatively concise yet complete resource of Femtosecond Laser for the academic and management in the new healthcare era in ophthalmology and cataract surgeons.