Surface Ablation

With Surface Ablation: Techniques for Optimum Results, refractive surgeons will learn efficient pre- and post-op routines that optimize chair time and lead to improved safety and excellent results for patients.

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contributing Authors Foreword by Howard V. Gimbel, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FACS Introduction Chapter 1 Back to the Surface: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Surface Ablation Article: The Role of Surface Ablation in the Treatment of Keratoconus Alejandro Lichtinger, MD and David S. Rootman, MD, FACS Chapter 2 Corneal Flap Versus No-Flap Refractive Surgery: LASIK, Intra-LASIK, and Sub-Bowman's Keratomileusis Versus Photorefractive Keratectomy, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK Article: Techniques of Mechanical Epithelial Removal Ioannis Pallikaris, PhD, MD; Maria Kalyvianaki, PhD, MD; and Harilaos Ginis, PhD Chapter 3 Patient Selection and Preoperative Work-Up: Top 10 Red Flags Chapter 4 Epithelial Removal Techniques: Photorefractive Keratectomy, LASEK, Epi-LASIK, Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy Article: Techniques for Faster Recovery After Photorefractive Keratectomy Daniel S. Durrie, MD and Theodore A. Pasquali, MD Chapter 5 Phototherapeutic Keratectomy Chapter 6 Laser Ablation: Standard, Topography-Guided, Wavefront-Optimized, Wavefront-Guided Chapter 7 Early Postoperative Care Article: Advanced Surface Ablation Richard J. Duffey, MD Chapter 8 Postoperative Care in the First 6 Months Article: The Risk of Ectasia After Surface Ablation Rupa D. Shah, MD and J. Bradley Randleman, MD Chapter 9 Retreatment Following Surface Ablation Chapter 10 Complications of Surface Ablation Chapter 11 Special Cases Article: Simultaneous Collagen Cross-Linking With Photorefractive Keratectomy or IntraLase LASIK Howard V. Gimbel, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FACS and David P. Chan, MD Chapter 12 Factors Affecting Patient Satisfaction Conclusion Appendix Glossary Financial Disclosures Index