101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery [Paperback]

Samir A. Melki MD PhD (Author), Dimitri T. Azar MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1556426844 | ISBN-13: 978-1556426841 | Edition: Second Edition

Looking for quick and user-friendly surgical tips for refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery? Need all of the most important and practical information to be at your fingertips at a moments notice? The updated Second Edition of 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery will rise to the challenge and be your only go-to surgical guide!

Drs. Melki and Azar follow the same format as with their previous edition in that the information is organized as a condensed summary of key pearls and pitfalls of challenging surgical procedures in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery.

Focusing on practical tips rather than theoretical aspects of surgical procedures, and including clear illustrations of techniques, 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery, Second Edition is a user-friendly, straightforward guide to surgical success. Each pearl will enhance surgical outcomes, reduce surgical time, minimize complications, or simplify a complicated step.

Pearls include practical tips on:
• IOL Calculations after LASIK
• Treatment of post-LASIK keratectasia
• Masking agents for smoother ablation
• Amniotic membrane transplantation
• CK, Monovision, and Blended Vision
• LASIK flap buttonhole prevention and management
• Repairing Descemet’s detachments
• Presbyopic IOLs
• Capsular Dyes in Cataract Surgery


Both beginning and advanced surgeons will benefit from this unique, no-nonsense book of practical tips. Bring 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery, Second Edition into your practice today.

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About the Author

Samir Melki, MD, PhD is the Founder and Director of the Boston Eye Group. He is medical director for ophthalmology at the UK Specialist Hospitals. He is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School and assistant in Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr Melki completed his ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University Hospital, where he was elected as Chief Resident. This was followed by a fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he served as Chief Fellow. His areas of interest include refractive surgery, complex cataract surgery, and ocular surface reconstruction. Dimitri Azar, MD is Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). After completing his residency, chief residency, and fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Azar became Director of the Refractive Surgery Service at the Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University; 1991-1996). While at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, he was Director of the Corneal and Refractive Surgery Services and Associate Chief of Ophthalmology (1996-2003) and became Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (2003-2006). His research interests include refractive surgery, corneal wound healing, and corneal angiogenesis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated; Second Edition edition (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556426844
• ISBN-13: 978-1556426841
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,830,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)