Research Catalog

Title

The excimer : fundamentals and clinical use / Harold A. Stein, Albert C. Cheskes, Raymond M. Stein.

Author

Stein, Harold A. (Harold Aaron), 1929-

Publication

Thorofare, NJ : SLACK Inc., [1997], ©1997.

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Additional Authors

• Cheskes, Albert, 1937-
• Stein, Raymond M.

Description

xxi, 234 pages : illustrations; 26 cm

Subjects

• Keratotomy, Radial
• Refractive Surgical Procedures
• Laser Therapy > methods
• Lasers in ophthalmology
• Excimer lasers > Therapeutic use

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Ch. 1. Basics of Excimer Laser Technology and History -- Ch. 2. Current Internationally Available Models -- Ch. 3. Population Demographics and Patient Selection -- Ch. 4. Benefits of Excimer Laser Treatment -- Ch. 5. Psychological Support -- Ch. 6. Videokeratography -- Ch. 7. Technical Operation of the Excimer Laser -- Ch. 8. Surgical Technique -- Ch. 9. Postoperative Management -- Ch. 10. Photorefractive Keratectomy Results -- Ch. 11. Role in Astigmatism -- Ch. 12. Hyperopic Photorefractive Keratectomy -- Ch. 13. Phototherapeutic Keratectomy -- Ch. 14. Potential Complications and Management Guidelines -- Ch. 15. Retreatment -- Ch. 16. Comparison of Radial Keratotomy and Photorefractive Keratectomy -- Ch. 17. Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis -- Ch. 18. Other Options for Refractive Surgery -- Ch. 19. Marketing the Excimer Laser for Photorefractive Keratectomy -- Ch. 20. Improving Refractive Laser Therapy -- App. I. Manufacturers --
• App. II. Guidelines for Patients Interested in Refractive Surgery.

ISBN

1556423381 (alk. paper)

LCCN

97010945

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries