History of Cataract Surgery: Refinements in Modern Technique - Paperback

by Christopher T. Leffler (Author)

Table of contents

Chapter 1: The History of Pediatric Cataract Surgery in the Modern Era
Cyril Archambault, Scott R. Lambert

Chapter 2: The History and Development of Iris Prosthetics
Zoltan D. Namenyi, David S. Sanders, Sayoko E. Moroi

Chapter 3: Cystoid Macular Edema: The History of Its Diagnosis and Treatment
Juan Carlos Navia, Jaime D. Martinez, Christopher T. Leffler, Dennis Bermudez, Harry W. Flynn, Jr., Stephen G. Schwartz

Chapter 4: After-Cataract, Posterior Capsule Opacification, and the Nd: YAG laser
Robert M. Feibel

Chapter 5: The History of the Capsulorhexis Technique
Hala Marzouk, Howard Gimbel

Chapter 6: The History of Capsular Tension Rings
Samuel Masket

Chapter 7: Classification and History of Pupil Expansion Devices: The Malyugin Ring
Boris Malyugin

About this volume
A groundbreaking exploration of the history and evolution of cataract surgery and ophthalmic advancements, this book takes readers on a journey from ancient surgical techniques to the cutting-edge procedures used today. With a focus on pediatric cataract surgery, iris prosthetics, cystoid macular edema, and posterior capsule opacification, this text provides a comprehensive historical and clinical perspective on the major breakthroughs in ophthalmology.

Discover the origins of couching and discission, the development of phacoemulsification, and the impact of the Nd: YAG laser on modern eye surgery. Featuring pioneering figures such as Jacques Daviel, Charles Kelman, and Danièle Aron-Rosa, this book is an essential read for ophthalmologists, medical historians, and surgical specialists.

Ideal for clinicians, researchers, and students in ophthalmology, this authoritative text delves into the challenges, innovations, and triumphs that have shaped the field of eye surgery over the centuries.