Current Concepts in Refractive Surgery

This book is an endeavour to provide a comprehensive insight into the current concepts of various refractive surgical procedures—the techniques, outcomes, complications and their management. The salient points of each chapter are reiterated in the form of easy-to-understand flowcharts and tables, to allow the readers to grasp the significant concepts and protocols at a glance.

Key Features :

• A comprehensive compilation of the entire armamentarium of modern-day refractive procedures, including corneal laser ablation, refractive lenticule extraction and lens-based surgeries.
• Systematic organization into sections highlighting the evolution of refractive surgery, preoperative assessment and diagnostics, and current refractive techniques with their outcomes, advantages and limitations.
• Highlights comprehensive preoperative assessment, patient counseling and decision-making with a special emphasis on the role of latest diagnostics and investigative modalities to optimize refractive practice.
• Detailed description of the technical aspects of different refractive procedures including the specifications of various laser platforms, recommended parameters and laser settings, and treatment protocols.
• High-quality clinical photographs, schematic diagrams, concise tables and self-explanatory, descriptive flowcharts to elucidate various aspects of refractive surgeries and recapitulate the salient points at a glance.