Femtosecond Laser Surgery in Ophthalmology

The femtosecond laser has emerged as a groundbreaking game-changer in ophthalmic surgery. It was first introduced for corneal refractive surgery in flap creation during LASIK, and subsequently for cataract surgery in 2008. The femtosecond laser cuts deeply on a single plane without collateral damage. Its high precision and safety result in excellent outcomes in the hands of experienced eye surgeons, benefiting virtually everyone.

Femtosecond Laser Surgery in Ophthalmology fills an unmet need for a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on growing applications of this state-of-the-art technology. H Burkhard Dick is a world-renowned pioneer who has performed more than 6,000 laser cataract operations. Readers will benefit from his keen insights along with the collective expertise of co-authors Tim Schultz, Ronald D. Gerste, and a cadre of top-notch contributors. Twenty-nine chapters encompass basic physics, refractive and therapeutic cornea treatment, various aspects of laser cataract surgery, and patient selection.

Key Features

- Clinical pearls, outcomes, and complications management in femtosecond laser-assisted in situkeratomileusis surgery
- Discussion of crucial steps including capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions
- The use of the femtosecond laser for presbyopia, pediatric cataract surgery, and ocular comorbidities
- Extensive videos posted in the Thieme MediaCenter further elucidate techniques
- More than 300 high quality illustrations and photos add a rich visual dimension

This practical book provides in-depth knowledge on the applications of femtosecond laser surgery, enabling cataract and refractive surgeons to incorporate these techniques into daily practice. Ophthalmologists and ophthalmology fellows and residents will discover an invaluable resource for specialized training.

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1 Basics of Femtosecond Technology
2 The Advent of Femtosecond Laser in Medicine and Ophthalmology
3 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
4 All-in-One Femtosecond Refractive Laser Surgery
5 Pearls in Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis LASIK Surgery
6 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Clinical Outcomes
7 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Complications and Management
8 The Future of Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Femtosecond Laser versus Other Technologies
9 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Keratoplasty: Lamellar Anterior and Posterior
10 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Keratoplasty: Penetrating with Different Cut Profiles
11 Correction of Astigmatism with a Femtosecond Laser
12 Why Femtosecond Laser for Intracorneal Rings?
13 New Innovative Applications of Femtosecond Laser Technology
14 Laser's Place in CXL: Excimer Laser and Refractive Surgery Combined with Corneal Cross- Linking, Femto-LASIK Combined with CXL
15 The Femtosecond Laser in the Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia in the Cornea: Options and Limitations
16 The Femtosecond Laser in the Surgical Treatment of Presbyopia in the Lens: Options and Limitations
17 The Basics of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
18 Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery: Setting and Infrastructure
19 Crucial Steps I: Capsulotomy
20 Crucial Steps II: Lens Fragmentation
21 Crucial Steps III: Corneal Incision, Main and Side
22 Posterior Capsulotomy, Bag-in-the-Lens and Evolving Techniques
23 Pediatric Cataract Surgery with the Femtosecond Laser
24 Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery in Ocular Comorbidities
25 The Rise of the Femto-Intraocular Lens
26 Incorporating the Femtosecond Laser in Daily Practice
27 The Femtosecond Laser and the Posterior Segment
28 Pitfalls: Femtosecond Laser-Induced Complications
29 The Femtosecond Laser: Future Directions