Synopsis

Ophthalmic surgery has become extremely sophisticated in the last years and even with advanced technology, surgeons are not exempted of complications during or after surgery. “Management of Complications in Ophthalmic Surgery,” compiles all major subjects such as penetrating keratoplasty, postoperative endophthalmitis, anesthetic complications, glaucoma and suprachoroidal hemorrhage. It also covers other important subjects that have gained relevance over the past ten years such as laser complications, optical complications after LASIK, complications during phacoemulsification, complications with new techniques in refractive surgery, common complications after retinal surgery and modifications of phakic IOL´s.  The wealth of innovative techniques and technology described in this book bears testimony to the creativity and expertise of ophthalmic surgeons when confronted with all kinds of ocular complications.