Excimer Laser Phototherapeutic Keratectomy

by Dimitri T. Azar (Author), Roger F. Steinert (Author), Walter J. Stark (Author)

Hardcover
Publisher: Williams & Wilkins; 1st ed edition (June 1997)
ISBN 10: 0683303465
ISBN 13: 978-0683303469
Pages: 214

BOOK DESCRIPTION

This book describes the principles and pratice of Excimer Laser Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) for the treatment of corneal scars, dystrophies, surface irregularities and PRk complications. The clinical aspects of PTK are emphasized, including preoperative findings, indications, surgical techniques, clinical results and complications.

We have included numberous pre-operative and post-operative photographs to illustrate the principles and techniques of surgery providing the PTK surgeon with a reference for treatment indications and outcomes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Preoperative Evaluation

3. PTK for Corneal Disorders

4. PTK for PRK Complications

5. FDA-Sponsored PTK Clinical Trials

For a detailed table of contents, download pdf .