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A new paradigm in ophthalmology has been introduced with the widespread clinical application of ocular wavefront sensing and customized corneal correction. No longer is the science of aberrations confined to the scientist and physicist. It has now entered the world of the physician and surgeon, and with that the world of every eyecare professional, and the patients they serve.

Recognized as the premier source on wavefront correction, Wavefront Customized Visual Correction: The Quest for Super Vision II details the latest advancements in wavefront-guided ophthalmic corrections poised to revolutionize eye care.

A complete revision to the best-selling Customized Corneal Ablation: The Quest for Super Vision, this “wavefront bible” incorporates additional forms of customized diagnosis and correction, including intraocular lens correction, presbyopic issues, and contact lenses.

A critical section on advanced wavefront diagnostics and standards has also been rewritten and expanded to account for the latest breakthroughs, properly educating eyecare professionals about this innovative technology.

Wavefront Customized Visual Correction has opened the door to a world of future possibilities on the application of wavefront technology to the eye and will remain the most comprehensive single source on wavefront and customized visual correction.

New Topics Include:

Significant clinical trial results on customized ablation (from the US FDA and international studies) Basic and advanced wavefront diagnostics and interpretation. Basic science of wavefront sensing and principles of wavefront sensing devices. Advanced customization in presbyopic correction. Wavefront customized lenses including IOLs and contact lenses. Metrics of optical quality.

Chapter Features:

Over 450 figures, illustrations, and tables. Special sections are included that highlight and simplify the most critical points throughout the text. Editor comments that examine “difficult” concepts in selected chapters. Reference listing of essential peer review articles.

Hardcover: 
416 pages

Company: Slack Incorporated 

(2003-11-26)

ISBN: 1556426259

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Custom LASIK: Surgical Techniques and Complications is the most comprehensive resource on LASIK currently available. This new edition of LASIK: Surgical Techniques and Complications has been revised and updated to include the latest in wavefront technology, new microkeratome instruments, and the most recent surgical procedures, in addition to various complex cases and complications.

The collaboration of Drs. Buratto and Brint, along with a team of international surgeons, have produced a complete text specifically to improve the quality of vision. Amateur surgeons benefit from the format in which basic surgical procedures are explained. Advanced laser procedure with ablations and intralase without the blade are more advanced techniques specifically detailed to assist the expert surgeon. The scope of this new edition is designed to provide the multitude of LASIK techniques that have emerged and the technological advancements that have made them possible.

With over 1,000 color illustrations demonstrating the various procedures and concepts, readers are able to develop a more thorough understanding of LASIK. These images supplement the wealth of surgical strategies presented throughout this resource.

Hardcover: 
816 pages

Company: Slack Incorporated 

(2003-01-09)

ISBN: 1556426062

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The non-surgical vision improvement technique, Orthokeratology, has been around a long time, but this is the first book written especially for patients. In this book, Dr. Donald Harris, an Ortho-K pioneer, demystifies the science and practice of this reliable and risk-free non-surgical vision improvement. An essential read for anyone interested in improving their vision.

Author: Dr. Donald Harris

Paperback: 
59 pages

Company:  

(2004)

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