TEXTBOOK OF REFRACTIVE LASER ASSISTED CATARACT SURGERY

Chapter 1: Evolution of Cataract Surgery STEINERT AGARWAL
Crystalline Lens Removal (Couching to ICCE)
Intraocular Lens Insertion
ICCE to ECCE (importance of capsular bag IOL placement, safety)
ECCE to Phaco (visual rehab; astig control, UCVA outcomes, eventually safety)
Small Incision Lens Emulsification and Capsulorhexis
Foldable IOLs
Astigmatism control
Laser capsulotomy allowing easy mgt of PCO if lens in Bag-hence rise of rhexis
Small Incision Foldable and Premium Lens Insertion
In the bag centration
Intact rhexis to allow accommodating IOL function
ELP
Astig control (incision size, rotational accuracy of lens in bag)
Femtosecond laser cataract surgery
Rise and refinement of refractive cataract surgery
Importance of rhexis size, centration, shape
Historical paradigm of the success of lasers in keratorefractive surgery
Marriage of imaging technology with laser delivery systems-use lasers to do as much as possible for improved precision and safety.
Chapter 2: Femtosecond Laser Fundamentals LUBATSCHOWSKI PALANKER
Engineering fundamentals of Lasers
Basics of Laser-tissue interaction and Femtosecond Laser peculiarities
Overview of Femtosecond Laser use in ophthalmology
Chapter 3: Challenges of Femtosecond Laser Technology for cataract surgery
Engineering/technical
Hardware
Software
Imaging
Image processing
Clinical
Pt interface/ergonomics
Workflow/ergonomics/time/personnel
QA/Safety
Breadth of capabilities
Economic
Acquisition, maintenance, and variable costs
Integration of costs in current economic models of cat sx
Chapter 4: Imaging and patient interface systems TALAMO & KRUEGER
Clinical Significance
Modalities
Techniques
OCT
CSI/SCHEIMPHLUG
Video
Interface Approaches
Patient Safety
Patient Comfort
Image Resolution/Precision
Resolution and Limitations
Chapter 5: Capsulotomy KOCH - OPTIMEDICA STEINERT-LENSX NICHAMIN-LENSAR
Size
Shape/Circularity
Centration
Strength
Chapter 6: Nucleus Disassembly KRUEGER & OTHER?
Fragmentation
Softening
Approaches for different nuclear densities
Technical safeguards
Chapter 7: Corneal Incisions CULBERTSON & YOO SEIBEL & KOCH
Principle incision
Paracenteses
Astigmatic Incisions
Femtosecond vs. AK vs. LRI vs. Excimer vs. Toric IOL
Chapter 8: Femtosecond laser versus phacoemulsification OSHER & NAGY
Indications/contraindications for laser cataract surgery
Advantages/Disadvantages
What we know and what we don’t…
Chapter 9: Economics of laser cataract surgery LINDSTROM
Cost/Benefit ratio – uses in the developing world, teaching etc…
Possible Economic Models
Fuel for Technological Advancement
Chapters 10-14: Commercially available systems (WITH MD’S)
Alcon/LensX WEINBERG/SLADE
LensAR FREY
Optimedica FORCHETTE
Technolas HOHLA

Description
- Comprehensive source of information for the general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon regarding femtosecond laser cataract surgery
- First book of its kind on the subject of femtosecond laser cataract surgery
- An informational resource for those who wish to learn more about the specifics of femtosecond laser cataract surgery
- Covers background, technical, clinical, and commercial aspects of the technology, including topics on the evolution of cataract surgery, femtosecond laser fundamentals, challenges of femtosecond laser technology for cataract surgery, and the economics of laser cataract surgery
- Edited and written by recognized leaders in field

Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery is a comprehensive reference for the general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon regarding the explosive new technology in femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Femtosecond laser allows extreme precision in surgery, and is used in refractive surgery and for ‘cuts’ in the cornea, leading to a more uniform treatment for the patient. Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery is the first book of its kind and is for cataract surgeons and all eye care providers managing or diagnosing cataracts who wish to be informed about this technology and its applications.

Edited and written by recognized leaders in the field, this book covers background, technical, clinical, and commercial aspects of this exciting technology. Some of the topics covered include the evolution of cataract surgery, femtosecond laser fundamentals, challenges of femtosecond laser technology for cataract surgery, and the economics of laser cataract surgery.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Cataract Surgery - Femtosecond Laser - Ophthalmology - Optometry - Refractive Cataract Surgery
Related subjects » Ophthalmology - Surgery