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.

1. Introduction

2. Topographical and Clinical Anatomy for Ophthalmic Surgeons
3. Asepsis and Antisepsis in Eye Surgery
4. Equipment Knowledge: "What Must a Surgeon Know?"
5. Instrumentation
6. Suture Materials
7. Preparation as a Surgeon
8. Patient Preparation in the Operating Department
9. Anesthesia in Ophthalmology
10. Intraocular Lenses - An Overview
11. Intraocular Fluids and Medications
12. Basics of Suturing and Knots in Ophthalmic Surgery
13. Incision Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery
14. Minor Lid and Tear Duct Surgery
15. Procedures on the Conjunctiva and Cornea
16. Enucleation
17. Iridectomy
18. Medication Administration into the Vitreous Body
19. Emergency Vitrectomy for Beginners in Endophthalmitis - The Core Vitrectomy
20. My First Phaco - How Do I Prepare?
21. The First Operations Are Completed; What's Next? Complication Management - Integrating New Knowledge into the Surgical Process - Observerships - Operating Abroad.