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Cataract Surgery

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  • 3rd Edition - October 6, 2009
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Roger F. Steinert
  • Language: English

Extensively revised, this state-of-the-art 3rd edition of Cataract Surgery offers new perspectives and cutting-edge coverage of the rapidly evolving field of cataract surgery.… Read more

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Extensively revised, this state-of-the-art 3rd edition of Cataract Surgery offers new perspectives and cutting-edge coverage of the rapidly evolving field of cataract surgery. Roger F. Steinert, MD, along with a who’s who of top international experts, delivers comprehensive clinical coverage of the latest surgical techniques, principles, and pearls, as well as expert advice on preoperative assessment and how to avoid and manage complications. Detailed discussions on today’s hot topics such as aspheric and presbyopia IOL, phacoemulsification, and more, keep you at the forefront of this burgeoning field. And, more than 1050 illustrations and online videos of cataract procedures give you step-by-step visual guidance. Plus, with Expert Consult functionality, you’ll have easy access to the full text online at www.expertconsult.com.

Key features

  • Offers practical technical guidance from internationally recognized authorities who describe the techniques as well as offer their best advice on the operative management of cataracts.
  • Presents a logical organization where chapter progress from preoperative evaluation and preparation through the full range of surgical techniques to management of complications.
  • Includes more than 1050 illustrations emphasizing the most common techniques.

Readership

Ophthalmology

Review quotes

***2010 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended – Surgical Specialties category***

"The diagrams are excellent and overall, images and video footage are of high quality. The narration on the videos is also expertly done. Conquering cataract surgery is a major goal for all ophthalmologists. This book is an excellent and thorough guide supported with good images, diagrams and video footage. The ability to access content online is an attractive and essential feature." Judges Comments

***Doody's Review - 5 Stars!***

"This book is well referenced, readable, and well laid out.... it is easily navigable, making it a highly recommended addition to the library of every cataract surgeon. In the rapidly evolving field of cataract surgery, the updated edition is essential and timely."

"Dr Steinert and the associate editors have done a tremendous job of producing an all-inclusive and in-depth review on the management of cataracts and IOLs. This reference is relevant for the beginning, intermediate and advanced surgeon and clinician. It will also serve as an invaluable reference for the unusual and challenging cases that one may encounter pre-, intra- and postoperatively." -- Reviewed by Asim Piracha, MD for Ocular Surgery News (Sept. 2010)

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 15, 2009
  • Language: English

About the author

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Roger F. Steinert

Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine CA Professor of Ophthalmology Professor of Biomedical Engineering Director of Cornea, Refractive and Cataract Surgery Vice Chair of Clinical Ophthalmology