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Cataracts: A Patient's Guide to Treatment
Providing prospective patients with an understandable account of the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, this book thoroughly explores the issues surrounding this condition. Surgical treatment and postoperative processes are described in detail, including the risks and possible complications. The emotional side of sight loss and its effect on the patient's life is discussed. Answering questions frequently asked by individuals with cataracts, this comprehensive reference covers the causes of cataracts; prevention and treatment; intraocular lenses; deciding when cataracts should be removed; and whether cataract surgery eliminates the need for glasses..
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Bilberry & Lutein: The Vision Enhancers! Protect Against Cataracts, MacUlar Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinopathy & Other Health Problems (Health lear (Health Learning Handbook)
Our eyes are perhaps our most delicate and sensitive organs. They are at high risk for damage, especially from UV rays and other causes of free radical damage. Cataracts afflict approximately 29% of Americans between 65 and 74 years of age. Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe visual impairment in older Americans. Approximately 1.7 million have decreased vision and 100,000 are blind from the disease. Glaucoma afflicts over 2 million and has caused blindness in 120,000 people in the United States. It is the leading cause of blindness in African-Americans. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness for Americans under 60. Diabetics are 25 times more at risk for blindness than the generalpopulation. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES?
Bilberry and Lutein are clinically proven to help protect against, slow down the progression of and even help reverse these and other common vision disorders. Get the facts on these powerful anti-oxidant vision enhancers!.
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The Cataract Cure: The Russian eye-drop breakthrough: The story of N-acetylcarnosine
Author Marios Kyriazis brings a wealth of medical expertise to one of the most important breakthroughs in recent times to help combat a disease called “senile cataract”, which affects one in five people over the age of fifty-five In the past, the only treatment available for this chronic condition was painful and potentially dangerous surgery to remove the cataract. Other treatments are now available, specifically, the new Russian breakthrough N-acetylcarnosine. In clinical trials, this treatment has shown dramatic and impressive results in treating age-related cataracts. The Cataract Cure also covers other associated eye disorders including: - Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Infection of the cornea
- Dry eye syndrome
- Computer vision syndrome
- Eyestrain
- Blurred vision
The Cataract Cure is an essential resource for those cataract sufferers who are looking for an alternative treatment and want to avoid eye surgery. The answer to curing senile cataract is clear—don’t lose sight of it!.
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Sight Gags: Cartoons for Eye Doctors and Their Patients
Sight Gags takes a look into the world of vision through the eyes of an artist-turned-optometrist. This collection of 92 cartoons shows that eyeballs are not just the windows to your soul, but are also directly connected to your funny bone (it's a complicated neurological pathway, but that's another book entirely). Optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and anybody with eyes will enjoy the off-the-wall humor in this book whether it be at home or in a doctor's waiting room..
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Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions (Curbside Consultation in Ophthalmology)
Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional cataract surgery references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or complications? Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions most commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between surgical colleagues. Dr. David F. Chang, and associate editors Dr. Terry Kim and Dr. Thomas A. Oetting, have designed this unique reference in which 49 of the top cataract consultants in North America offer expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with cataract surgery. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to cataract surgery with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate surgical pearls. Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume cataract surgeons will appreciate. General ophthalmologists, residents, and cataract specialists alike will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: • What is the best way to manage IFIS? • What should I do differently with a posterior polar cataract? • When and how do I stain the vitreous with intracameral Kenalog? • How do you explant an IOL 6 months following surgery? • Can I mix different multifocal IOLs, or multifocal with monofocal IOLs? .
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Pediatric Cataract Surgery: Techniques, Complications, and Management
This is the first reference textbook to address the considerable challenges of managing cataracts in children. Content covers all details of pediatric cataracts and surgical techniques to treat and prevent visual impairment. Readers explore patient work-up, diagnosis, surgical techniques, and potential complications. Newly emerging topics, such as temporary polypseudophakia, multifocal lenses, implant biocompatibility, intracapsular rings, and the use of capsular dyes in pediatric cataract surgery, are discussed in detail. Numerous tables and line diagrams and more than 200 full-color photographs clarify concepts. .
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Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes
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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Price: $162.29
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Essentials of Cataract Surgery
Have you ever wished that the experts were sitting next to you or standing by your side during surgery? "Essentials of Cataract Surgery" is a straightforward, concise, and easy to read reference manual that is equivalent to having the best instructor guiding you on what to do next and how to avoid potential complications. "Essentials of Cataract Surgery" comprehensively covers the basics of every step of modern cataract surgery from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care. Detailed instructions and pearls are provided for each specific step. Each chapter contains a summary box which highlights the key points from each topic discussed. Additionally, images, diagrams, photographs, and tables are included to enhance understanding of specific topics. Inside "Essentials of Cataract Surgery", Dr. Bonnie An Henderson brings together the advice and teaching techniques from the Harvard Intensive Cataract Surgical Training Conference to provide both beginning and practicing surgeons with the personal tips and expert advice of the leading cataract mentors from around the country. Some topics covered include: Preoperative evaluation; Lens removal techniques; Phaco technology; Fluidics of current phaco machines; Chopping techniques; IOLs; and Postoperative complications. With detailed information, expert pearls, and a user-friendly format, "Essentials of Cataract Surgery" is perfect for residents, fellows, medical students, and practicing ophthalmologists looking to improve their surgical techniques..
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