In this second English-language edition, existing chaptershave been completely revised and new chapters added. Thenumber of illustrations has been expanded and new terminolo-gy included. The novel how-to approach emphasizes basicprinciples that will help experienced as well as beginningeye surgeons master the unexpected.

The Paradox of High Success

Tactics in Ophthalmic Surgery
1 Spatial Tactics
1.1 Pressure Systems for Regulating Chamber Volume
1.2 Space-Tactical Instruments
1.3 The Field of Spatial Tactics
2 Tissue Tactics
2.1 The Application of Mechanical Energy
2.2 Application of Heat
2.3 Application of Light
2.4 The Utilization of Chemical Effects (Electrolysis)
3 Preparation of the Operating Field
3.1 Lowering the Pressure in the Intraocular Chambers
3.2 Anesthesia
3.3 Maintaining Separation of the Lids
3.4 Fixation of the Globe
3.5 Traction Sutures for Orienting the Globe
3.6 Sutured-On Stabilizing Rings
3.7 Placement of Transconjunctival Muscle Sutures
3.8 Final Check of Preparations
4 Operations on the Conjunctiva
4.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique
4.2 Episcleral Dissection ("Deep Dissection")
4.3 Subepithelial Dissection ("Superficial Dissection")
4.4 Suturing the Conjunctiva
5 Operations on the Cornea and Sclera
5.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique
5.2 Dissection Technique
5.3 Planning the Approach to the Eye Interior
5.4 Methods of Opening the Anterior Chamber
5.5 Suturing the Cornea and Sclera
6 Operations on the Ciliary Body
6.1 Cyclodialysis
6.2 Cyclopexy
7 Operations on the Iris
7.1 Iris Displacement and Reposition
7.2 Grasping and Cutting
7.3 Iridectomies
7.4 Synechiolysis
7.5 Surgical Enlargement of the Pupil
7.6 Repair of Iris Defects
7.7 Suturing the Iris
7.8 Reposition of a Disinserted Iris
8 Operations on the Lens
8.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique
8.2 Intracapsular Lens Delivery
8.3 Extracapsular Cataract Operation
9 Anterior Vitrectomy
9.1 General Problems of Surgical Technique
9.2 Strategic Decision-Making Criteria in VitreousProlapse
9.3 Anterior Vitrectomy for Vitreous Prolapse Caused by External Factors
9.4 Management of Vitreous Prolapse Caused by Internal Hemorrhage
10 Future Trends.