Essentials of Cataract Surgery - Softcover

"It is current and well-referenced, with citations extending through 2007. Practical and erudite. Informative and authoritative. Sometimes intriguing. A good read made easy by remarkably impeccable editing, especially considering the speed with which it was produced for us. Kudos to Dr. Henderson and her associate editors. I recommend buying a copy for yourself and one for each of your surgical residents. I hope this will become a series, with regular updated editions." -- Robert C. Drews, MD, FACS, FRCophth, St. Louis, Ocular Surgery News "This is an excellent primer for both beginner and experienced cataract surgeons. It is intended as a resource for those learning cataract surgery, which the book correctly points out is 'aruduous and arguably the most difficult surgery to learn during residency, ' and then to remain a reference for the surgeon once competence has been achieved. It absolutely meets these worthy goals. . . The authors, who are the course instructors, are not only expert cataract surgeons, but also are known to be excellent instructors of cataract surgery. This gives the book a highly credible voice and assures that it never loses sight of its audience: the beginner cataract surgeon. . . I highly recommend this as an outstanding adjunct to any surgical curriculum." -- Husam Ansari, M.D., Ph.D., Doody's Reviews

Have you ever wished that the experts were sitting next to you or standing by your side during surgery? "Essentials of Cataract Surgery" is a straightforward, concise, and easy to read reference manual that is equivalent to having the best instructor guiding you on what to do next and how to avoid potential complications. "Essentials of Cataract Surgery" comprehensively covers the basics of every step of modern cataract surgery from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care. Detailed instructions and pearls are provided for each specific step. Each chapter contains a summary box which highlights the key points from each topic discussed. Additionally, images, diagrams, photographs, and tables are included to enhance understanding of specific topics. Inside "Essentials of Cataract Surgery", Dr. Bonnie An Henderson brings together the advice and teaching techniques from the Harvard Intensive Cataract Surgical Training Conference to provide both beginning and practicing surgeons with the personal tips and expert advice of the leading cataract mentors from around the country. Some topics covered include: Preoperative evaluation; Lens removal techniques; Phaco technology; Fluidics of current phaco machines; Chopping techniques; IOLs; and Postoperative complications. With detailed information, expert pearls, and a user-friendly format, "Essentials of Cataract Surgery" is perfect for residents, fellows, medical students, and practicing ophthalmologists looking to improve their surgical techniques.