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Eye Surgery An Introduction to Operative Technique

The reactions to the German edition of this book have been most contradic­ tory. While some readers found the book absolutely unnecessary ("Surgery is learned from practice, not from theory"), others were enthusiastic (" Just the sort of book I have always needed "). In my opinio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Eisner, Georg
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1980, 1980
Edition:1st ed. 1980
Subjects:
Ophthalmology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I Instruments and Their Use
  • 1 General
  • 2 The Application of Mechanical Energy
  • 3 The Application of Thermal Energy
  • 4 The Application of Light Energy
  • 5 The Utilization of Chemical Effects (Electrolysis)
  • II The Significance of the Pressure Chambers of the Eye
  • 1 General
  • 2 The Pressure Chambers of the Eye
  • 3 Effects of Pressure Changes
  • 4 Deformations of the Eye and Their Effects on the Pressure Chambers
  • 5 The Origin of Deformations
  • 6 The Margin of Deformation
  • 7 The Prevention of Deformations
  • 8 Safety Strategy
  • III Preparation of the Operative Field
  • 1 General
  • 2 Disinfection
  • 3 Anesthesia
  • 4 Maintaining Separation of the Lids
  • 5 Fixation of the Globe
  • 6 Traction Sutures for Orienting the Globe
  • 7 Sutures-On Corset Rings
  • 8 Placement of Transconjunctival Muscle Sutures
  • IV Operations on the Conjunctiva
  • 1 General
  • 2 Episcleral Dissection (“Deep” Dissection)
  • 3 Subepithelial Dissection (“Superficial” Dissection)
  • 4 Suturation of the Conjunctiva
  • V Operations on the Cornea and Sclera
  • 1 General
  • 2 Planning the Approach to the Eye Interior
  • 3 Methods of Opening the Anterior Chamber
  • 4 Suturation of the Cornea and Sclera
  • VI Operations on the Iris
  • 1 General
  • 2 Iridectomies
  • 3 Enlarging the Pupil
  • 4 Repositioning of the Iris
  • 5 Suturation of the Iris
  • VII Operations on the Lens
  • 1 General
  • 2 Intracapsular Lens Delivery
  • 3 Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
  • VIII Space-Tactical Procedures
  • 1 General
  • 2 Fluids with Low Viscosity (“Watery Liquids”)
  • 3 Fluids with High Viscosity (“Viscous Implants”)
  • 4 Substances with a High Surface Tension (“Membranous Implants”)
  • 5 Control of Space-Tactical Measures
  • IX Combining Space-Tactical and Tissue-Tactical Procedures with Miniaturized Instruments

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