Beschreibung
This book is conceptualized to assist reader with the morphological description of the ophthalmic surgical instruments, possible uses, and intraoperative handling of the standard and latest instrumentation across subspecialties in ophthalmology. Details of basic as well as advanced instruments for both anterior and posterior segment surgeries are lucidly covered, helping the reader to use them in the most effective and efficient manner. This handy manual also provides an insight into the proper sterilization techniques, details of suture materials, and includes notes on common OR equipment and machines. Throughout the text, use of excellent detailed pictorial representation of the instrument aid in enriched understanding. As part of the series "Current Practices in Ophthalmology" this volume is meant for residents, fellows-in-training, generalist ophthalmologists, and specialists alike.
Autorenporträt
Dr Parul Ichhpujani is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India, where she is chiefly responsible for glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology services. She completed her Glaucoma training at the Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India and in a subsequent Clinical Research fellowship, under Dr George L Spaeth, at Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, USA. She currently serves on the Education Committee of the World Glaucoma Association and is the Associate Managing Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice, the official journal of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery. She was ranked among the Powerlist 2015 for the "Best 40 ophthalmologists under 40".An avid researcher, Dr Ichhpujani has co-authored three books: "Pearls in Glaucoma Therapy", "Living with Glaucoma", and "Smart Resources in Ophthalmology"; and has edited another five: "Expert Techniques in Ophthalmology", "Glaucoma: Basic and Clinical Perspectives", "Manual of Glaucoma", "Clinical Cases in Glaucoma: An Evidence Based Approach" and "Glaucoma: Intraocular Pressure and Aqueous Dynamics." She has contributed several research articles and book chapters in national and international books, and serves as a reviewer for many ophthalmology journals.Dr Manpreet Singh (MS, DNB, FAICO) is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India, where his is responsible for ophthalmic plastic surgery services. After completing his senior residency at PGIMER, he pursued a fellowship in Oculofacial Aesthetics at Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, India with Dr Kasturi Bhattacharjee. Later, he worked as a fellow with Dr Mohd. Javed Ali at LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India and learned various endoscopic endonasal lacrimal procedures. Dr Singh serves as a reviewer for various national and international journals and has published over 35 papers and one book chapter.
