This book is an informative and comprehensive guide to the essential techniques currently employed in corneal surgery. It focuses in particular on two principal areas: the treatment of corneal disorders by means of different forms of corneal transplantation and use of the Excimer laser to treat refractive sight defects. In order to facilitate learning and later deployment of the techniques, a multimedia approach is used. All steps are described briefly and clearly within the book, and can then be observed in greater detail on the accompanying high-quality DVD. A further unique feature is the inclusion of a chapter devoted to wetlab training, which presents practical preparatory exercises. This book will be of special value as a handy reference for ophthalmologists who are just embarking upon their surgical training. However, it will also be informative for trained eye surgeons, who will be able to compare their own practice with the presented procedures and to assimilate the latest techniques.

Part I Introduction: History

Anatomy
Anaethetics
Suturing
Part II Ocular Surface and Reconstructive Surgery: Foreign Bodies
Perforating Injuries
Pterygium
PTK
Amniotic Membrane
Part III Corneal Transplantation: Indications and Techniques
Eye Banking
Penetrating Keratoplasty
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)
Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
Part IV: Refractive Corneal Surgery
Incisional Corneal Surgery
Excimer Laser Surgery (LASIK)
Corneal Implants
Part V Wetlab
Index.