Ophthalmic Surgery for Beginners: Surgical Planning and Techniques Step by Step

By: Frank Wilhelm

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Synopsis: An extremely helpful textbook for eye surgery For the first surgical procedures in ophthalmic surgery, this book provides numerous tips and recommendations for the trainee ophthalmologist. This unique practical book consolidates the experience of seasoned practitioners and is a must-have for the successful execution of the first operations on the eye. The necessary steps in surgical planning, local anesthesia, suturing techniques and materials, incision techniques, and the respective surgical procedure are presented. The surgical textbook is characterized by numerous illustrations. Instructional schematic drawings illustrate each surgical step and approach. It includes many tips from experienced surgeons—also to avoid pitfalls. The book is ideal for all ophthalmology residents and beginner surgeons, as well as surgical assistants preparing for their first ophthalmic surgery.