Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes [With CDROM]

By Amar Agarwal and Amar Agarwal MS FRCS FRCOphth

Even the most experienced cataract surgeon can encounter stressful situations in the operating room. Be prepared to manage unavoidable complications with Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes . Dr. Amar Agarwal, along with over 35 of today's cataract surgery leaders, explains all there is to know about phacoemulsification in Phaco Nightmares to help the cataract surgeon stay in control when facing unique and complicated surgical challenges. Some Phaco Nightmare cases include: - Subluxated cataracts - Managing dislocated lens fragments - Suprahard cataracts - Posterior polar cataracts - Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome - Posterior capsular rupture - Intraocular lens opacifcation - Infectious endophthalmitis - Miotic pupils Additionally, cutting edge information is included inside Phaco Nightmares on how to remove dropped endocapsular rings, nuclei or IOL's. This distinctive book and video CD-ROM will make its mark with everyone involved in cataract surgery, from the resident to the experienced phaco surgeon. More than 300 illustrations and photographs supplement the important information presented, providing visual as well as textual references. Additional material and visual learning is achieved with an accompanying video CD-ROM with over 45 minutes of live video that demonstrates many of the techniques discussed inside the pages of Phaco Nightmares . Video CD-ROM Includes: - Sub 1 mm Cataract Surgery - Cliffhanger - Posterior Polar Cataract - Subluxated Cataract - Small Pupil - Incredible Disasters Feel competent and comfortable in the operating room, no matter what challenge comes your way with Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes by your side.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556427727
• ISBN13: 9781556427725
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Slack
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"