Intraocular Lens Surgery

Clinical Pearls on State-of-the-Art Intraocular Lens Surgery from Renowned Masters Randleman and Ahmed§§Ophthalmologic surgery has seen ever-evolving advancements in treatment methodologies. An expanding choice of intraocular lenses and implantation approaches has contributed to improved quality of life in people with vision impairments. Although cataract surgery has a very high success rate, unexpected complications can occur. Being prepared for challenges is integral to achieving positive outcomes.§§Throughout three major sections and 28 chapters, top experts share many years of combined wisdom, firsthand tips, and extensive skills acquired from utilizing and refining IOL techniques. The comprehensive, richly illustrated text and accompanying surgical videos provide invaluable training on how to handle even the most complex cases, including strategies for overcoming obstacles such as compromised capsular support.§§Highlights§§- Overview of design, materials, and technical specs for all available IOLs§- Analysis of next-generation IOLs§- Step-by-step procedural guidance on the latest surgical approaches§- Online videos provide real-time learning from the operating room§- Clinical insights on residual astigmatism, dysphotopsias, opacifications, ruptured posterior capsules, uveitis glaucoma hyphema (UGH) syndrome, and iris defects§§This is a remarkable hands-on learning tool for anterior segment, cornea, refractive surgery, and glaucoma training and a must-have resource for every ophthalmologic resident, fellow, and practicing clinician.§§Bradley Randleman, MD, is Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Refractive Surgery; John H. and Helen S. Hughes Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine; Director, Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery, Emory Eye Center & Emory Vision Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.§§Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, is Assistant Professor; Director of the Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Surgical Fellowship; and Director of Research, Kensington Eye Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and Clinical Professor, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.