Book Description
Ophthalmologists continue to confront difficult surgical situations, requiring practical surgical maneuvers to achieve a successful outcome. As phacoemulsification becomes the leading method of lens extraction around the world, the incidence of these difficult cases is steadily rising. The Complicated Cataract: The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Practice Handbook is an intermediate phaco book with emphasis on special maneuvers and techniques. It is intended for surgeons who have basic phacoemulsification skills and face challenging situations in their daily practices.



The goal of this book is to provide the reader with an accessible way to quickly understand how to handle these difficult clinical situations successfully. The book is organized to allow the reader to rapidly refer to a relevant chapter when a challenging case is encountered. It is designed for use in the office while evaluating patients, as well as in the surgical suite. The modified outline format permits rapid consultation, allowing for easy reference.



General ophthalmologists, anterior segment surgeons, residents, fellows, and medical libraries— anyone interested in expanding phacoemulsification skills— will benefit from the user-friendly format of this book.

Some Features Include:

Relevant preoperative issues during cataract surgery in the presence of a compromised cornea. Surgical Management of the small pupil. Risk and complications of a dense cataract. Surgical strategies and IOL choices for the pediatric cataract. IOL power calculation after refractive surgery. ... Read more

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Even the most experienced cataract surgeon can encounter stressful situations in the operating room. Be prepared to manage unavoidable complications with Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes.

Dr. Amar Agarwal, along with over 35 of today’s cataract surgery leaders, explains all there is to know about phacoemulsification in Phaco Nightmares to help the cataract surgeon stay in control when facing unique and complicated surgical challenges.

Some Phaco Nightmare cases include:
• Subluxated cataracts
• Managing dislocated lens fragments
• Suprahard cataracts
• Posterior polar cataracts
• Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
• Posterior capsular rupture
• Intraocular lens opacifcation
• Infectious endophthalmitis
• Miotic pupils

Additionally, cutting edge information is included inside Phaco Nightmares on how to remove dropped endocapsular rings, nuclei or IOL’s. This distinctive book and video CD-ROM will make its mark with everyone involved in cataract surgery, from the resident to the experienced phaco surgeon.

More than 300 illustrations and photographs supplement the important information presented, providing visual as well as textual references. Additional material and visual learning is achieved with an accompanying video CD-ROM with over 45 minutes of live video that demonstrates many of the techniques discussed inside the pages of Phaco Nightmares.

Video CD-ROM Includes:
• Sub 1 mm Cataract Surgery
• Cliffhanger
• Posterior Polar Cataract
• Subluxated Cataract
• Small Pupil
• Incredible Disasters

Feel competent and comfortable in the operating room, no matter what challenge comes your way with Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes by your side.

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Customer Reviews (2)

GREAT BOOK
This book should be read by everyone who perform Phaco surgeries. It's a great book, with great pictures and comes with a CD too. Don't wait to have your first complication to buy this book. BUY IT, READ IT, AND AVOID YOUR "NIGHTMARES"!!!!!! I would certainly recommend it!

Excellent aid
This is a very updated review of how to manage difficult cases and deal with complications in phacoemulsification. The book is well organized in sections, and the items very helpfull for anyone interested in phaco surgery.
The cd-rom illustrates selected cases, but i think it could be better if deals with all scenarios in the book. ... Read more

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For patients with both cataracts and glaucoma, the ophthalmic surgeon has a number of options to consider depending on disease states, age of the patient, and number of medications being prescribed preoperatively. Combined surgery addresses cataract and glaucoma problems simultaneously and helps to reduce the risk of an early intraocular pressure spike. Management of Cataracts and Glaucoma explores the problems faced by the ophthalmic surgeon and provides excellent advice on patient management. The authors are recognized experts in the field and address the problems and provide excellent advice on patient management.

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Reviews the anatomy, physiology, embryology, and pathology of the lens. Also provides an overview of lens and cataract surgery, and describes the complications of surgery. ... Read more

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Authored by a broad spectrum of highly respected contributors, this practical and easy-to-use reference includes sections on preoperative considerations, advances in the techniques and indications for ECCE and phacoemulsification, future trends for cataract extraction and management of pediatric cataracts, intraocular lenses, operative complications and the management of postoperative complications, and much more. This second edition builds upon the solid foundation of the first and brings to your fingertips the most modern, up to date advancements in the field. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics edition is a facsimile reprint of a 1887 edition by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, London. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from San Fernando Valley Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on July 22, 2002. The length of the article is 2037 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Cataracts: frequently asked questions. (Advertising Supplement).(Brief Article)
Publication: San Fernando Valley Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 22, 2002
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: 7Issue: 15Page: 27(2)

Article Type: Brief Article

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

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