Phacoemulsification refers to the most common technique in modern cataract surgery. Step by Step Phacoemulsification is the third edition of this highly illustrated, pocket-sized guide to the method. Divided into seventeen chapters, topics include the management of mature cataracts, sublaxated cataracts and endocapsular ring segments, small pupil phaco, phakonit and microphakonit, glued IOL and IOL scaffold techniques, and the management of infectious endophthalmitis and cystoids macular oedema. Brand newtopics in this edition include ophthalmic visco surgical device, glued intrascleral haptic fixation of intraocular lense (glued IOL), glued IOL with add-on procedures, IOL scaffold and pars plicata anterior vitrectomy. Step by Step Phacoemulsification includes a DVD-ROM which demonstrates the techniques of phacoemulsification surgery covered in the text, including angle kappa and multifocal glued IOL, IOL scaffold, no-assistant technique and pars plicata anterior vitrectomy. The DVD also details complications including lens coloboma, mature cataract, adherent leucoma and posterior synechia. Key Points New edition of pocket-sized guide to phacoemulsification 147 full colour images and illustrations Includes a DVD-ROM featuring guidance on the techniques of phacoemulsification surgery Previous edition published 2006

"Illustrative Guide to Cataract Surgery "by Editor, Dr. Amar Agarwal and Associate Editor, Soosan Jacob is a unique book that includes matching step-by-step clinical photographs, medical illustrations, and videos to explain the most common techniques and steps in cataract surgery. With more than 650 illustrations, ophthalmologists and residents will visually learn the most essential procedures in cataract surgery, step-by-step.

The content, comprised from leading ophthalmic surgeons, is structured into systematically divided sections such as phaco surgery, microincision cataract surgery, challenging cases, and complications. It allows for quick reference, without having to search through voluminous books. Each image is supplemented with concise, informative text that helps further explain the techniques.

In addition, video instruction is offered through a companion website, with each book purchase. Using the same approach as the book, the website presents videos that match each technique or step in cataract surgery.

Just a few of the procedures explained:

- Vertical chopping
- Biaxial microincisional cataract surgery
- Posterior polar cataract
- Iris hooks in small pupil phaco
- Subluxated cataracts
- Torn rhexis
- Glued IOL implantation
- Intraocular lens implantation

With a combination of matching photos and illustrations alongside brief text and companion website, "Illustrative Guide to Cataract Surgery "stands apart from traditional books.

Posterior Capsular Rupture: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Management addresses a nightmare of every cataract surgeon: a posterior capsular rupture. The book details each aspect of the process, from prevention of a posterior capsular rupture to management and IOL placement. Dr. Amar Agarwal and his contributors, leading international ophthalmic surgeons, discuss the latest techniques in easy-to-understand text and format and include more than 250 high-quality photographs that enhance reader comprehension. Posterior Capsular Rupture: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Management presents a variety of complicated cases and complications such as posterior polar cataracts, IOL scaffold & glued IOL, sutured IOLs, management of dislocated IOLs, and corneal damage & posterior capsule rupture, to name a few. & Additionally, a video website accompanies Posterior Capsular Rupture: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Management and allows readers to gain a better understanding of the subject. As a bonus, readers will be able to submit questions and receive clinical answers from Dr. Agarwal through the video website. Practising ophthalmologists, residents, and post-graduate students alike will benefit from this book's clear portrayal of this difficult medical issue.

The first of its kind on this topic, Mastering Iris Repair: A Video Textbook of Iris Repair and Pupilloplasty Techniques combines practical explanations with dynamic surgical videos and animations, perfect for specialists as well as general ophthalmologists. Together with top surgical experts, Drs. Amar Agarwal, Ashvin Agarwal, and Priya Narang have created an accessible text filled with high-yield information that provides essential coverage of the most recent innovations in iris repair. With appeal for subspecialty areas such as cornea, glaucoma, cataract, and retina, this book identifies abnormalities that are regular challenges for the ocular surgeon. Over 200 figures are accompanied by more than four hours of new, original instructional video and animation with narration. Mastering Iris Repair is divided into three sections to provide quick access in a comprehensive resource: Iris repair techniques: including single pass 4 throw pupilloplasty, McCannels and Siepser's suturing techniques, different types of sutures, and repair management Special topics: pinhole pupilloplasty, pupilloplasty in special indications, iris prosthesis, and complications of iris repair and pupilloplasty Extended implications of iris and pupil repair: iris cosmetics devices, how devices manipulate iris tissue, and IOLs affected by iris repair techniques Abundantly referenced and supplemented by evidence-based cases, Mastering Iris Repair: A Video Textbook of Iris Repair and Pupilloplasty Techniques enhances surgical potential for all ophthalmologists.

Even the most experienced cataract surgeon can encounter stressful situations in the operating room. With the new edition of More Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes, surgeons can be prepared to manage unavoidable complications with ease. Dr. Amar Agarwal, along with over 35 of today's cataract surgery leaders, explain all there is to know about phacoemulsification and bring their extensive experience with their own surgical nightmares. The book contains 5 sections that gradually escalate from the basics to nightmares, furnishing phaco surgeons with complicated scenarios and the essential guidance to assess, manage, and resolve. Featuring updated content and brand new, state-of-the-art chapters on a variety of complex situations, More Phaco Nightmares is the toolkit surgeons need to stay in control when facing unique and especially challenging intra- and postoperative complications. Sample chapters include: The Phaco Machine Air Pump, Gas-Forced Infusion, and Active Fluidics Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome Single-Pass Four-Throw Pupilloplasty Management of Capsule Rupture at Cataract Surgery Malpositioned Intraocular Lens Optic Capture Glued Intraocular Lens Management and Prevention of Negative Dysphotopsia Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema More than 350 illustrations and photographs supplement the text, providing visual as well as textual references for each case. Plus, an accompanying video website contains over 4 hours of new, original, high-quality video content, offering additional visual learning to demonstrate the techniques discussed. Offering cutting-edge information, More Phaco Nightmares: Conquering Cataract Catastrophes will guide surgeons on how to mitigate the common problems and unanticipated disasters that may arise for even the most experienced surgeons.

Mastering Corneal Surgery: Recent Advances and Current Techniques comprehensively covers all the recent advances in the existing techniques for common and rare corneal conditions, as well as presents the potential intraoperative circumstances the surgeon can face with their patients. Mastering Corneal Surgery: Recent Advances and Current Techniques by Dr. Amar Agarwal and Dr. Thomas John, along with more than 50 contributors, cover the most recent innovations in corneal surgery, including corneal procedures in combination with IOL implantation in eyes with deficient capsules, and combining endothelial keratoplasty with IOL repositioning. Bonus! Extensive high-quality video demonstrations of the techniques discussed inside Mastering Corneal Surgery: Recent Advances and Current Techniques enhances the written text, creating a superior resource. The 28 videos, combined with the written text, clinical photographs and pictures, furthers the learning process more than learning from text or video alone. Mastering Corneal Surgery: Recent Advances and Current Techniques covers all the recent advances in the existing techniques for common and rare corneal conditions and presents the potential intraoperative circumstances the surgeon can encounter with their patients. The general ophthalmologist and cornea specialist will welcome the novel surgical methods and their differences from the existing techniques highlighted inside this cutting-edge resource.

Corneal transplantation is a widely practised surgical procedure. Lamellar techniques are favoured replacing penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) has been adapted as an alternative in the treatment of corneal endothelial disorders whereby Descemet's membrane and the endothelium are replaced. Pre-Descemet's endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK) is the latest surgical technique for corneal transplantation. This book is a step by step guide to PDEK for practising ophthalmologists. Divided into five sections, the text begins with the basics explaining corneal anatomy, pre-operative assessment, general techniques in keratoplasty, and the principles of PDEK. The following chapters discuss surgical techniques, special situations, and complications and results. The text covers numerous clinical scenarios and concludes with a section on miscellaneous topics such as OCT guided PDEK, eye bank preparation, and cosmetic iris implant complications. The text is further enhanced by surgical photographs and includes an interactive DVD ROM demonstrating PDEK techniques. Key points Step by step guide to Pre-Descemet's endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK) Explains surgical techniques for numerous clinical scenarios Includes miscellaneous topics such as OCT guided PDEK and cosmetic iris implant complications Accompanying DVD ROM demonstrates PDEK techniques

Corneal topography is a non-invasive medical imaging technique for mapping the surface of the cornea. Dr Agarwal's Textbook on Corneal Topography is the latest edition of this comprehensive guide to the capabilities of this type of imaging. Divided into six sections, the first is an introduction to corneal topography and orbscan. The following sections cover specific imaging techniques and related issues including orbscan and refractive surgery, pentacam and anterior segment optical coherence tomography, aberropia, aberrations and topography, and refractive procedures and conditions. The final chapter covers corneal topography in cataract surgery. This third edition is thoroughly updated with four brand new chapters. Section Three on pentacam and anterior segment OCT includes new chapters on corneal inflammation and optical coherence tomography, optical coherence tomography and corneal ectasia, and spectral-domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography in refractive surgery. The final section includes an OCT assessment of glued IOL position. This highly illustrated guide to the latest developments in the field of corneal topography includes nearly 400 full colour images, making Dr Agarwal's Textbook on Corneal Topography an essential resource for ophthalmologists. Key Points Comprehensive guide to the latest technological developments in corneal topography New edition includes four brand new chapters Nearly 400 full colour images and illustrations Previous edition published 2010

The quintessential video atlas on anterior segment surgery from world-renowned pioneer and international experts! Disorders of the anterior segment are a leading cause of ocular morbidity. As a result of structural abnormalities associated with trauma, degeneration, developmental disorders, or iatrogenic causes, reconstruction is required. Significant breakthroughs have been made in anterior segment reconstructive approaches, including the use of stem cells, selective tissue transplant, glued lenses, and advanced suturing techniques. Video Atlas of Anterior Segment Repair and Reconstruction: Managing Challenges in Cornea, Glaucoma, and Lens Surgery by renowned ophthalmic surgery pioneers Amar Agarwal, Priya Narang, and international contributors is the most comprehensive resource available to date on anterior segment surgery, reflecting cutting-edge innovations. Five sections and 27 chapters organized by ocular anatomy provide in-depth coverage on reconstructive techniques of the cornea, iris, aqueous drainage, and lens. The book and videos describe and highlight diverse state-of-the-art anterior segment surgery procedures, including limbal cell transplantation, keratoplasty, pupilloplasty, and intraocular lens implantation in deficient capsules. Clinical pearls throughout the concise text provide invaluable insights on surgical nuances and managing potential complications. Key Features Current and future cornea approaches including corneal endothelial reconstruction, pre-Descemet's endothelial keratoplasty, and keratoprosthesis Innovative iris techniques such as single-pass 4-throw pupilloplasty, iridodialysis repair, intraocular lens surgery, and complications and management of cosmetic iris implants Disease-related eye surgery including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and intraocular lens fixation with double-needle technique 38 high-quality videos by the masters mirror live teaching sessions, providing greater understanding of a diverse spectrum of surgical approaches This is a must-have reference for ophthalmology residents and practicing ophthalmologists, researchers, and cataract and glaucoma specialists. The high-quality surgical videos and insightful text also provide a robust classroom teaching tool. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

A state-of-the-art OCT resource Written by the leading authorities in the field, is a core clinical reference on this important new technology used to examine the structure of the eye. It provides residents and practicing ophthalmologists with essential information on how to use optical coherence tomography in various clinical scenarios and guidance on patient management. Chapters include coverage of recent innovative diagnostic applications as well as OCT-guided surgical procedures, including IOL position, DMEK, PDEK, GLUED IOL, and sub-tenon injection. Key Features: Edited by Amar Agarwal, a pioneer in OCT research, with chapters written by world-renowned experts in the use of OCT, including Jay Duker, Roger Steinert, and Carol Shields Covers both anterior and posterior applications of OCT and recent modifications in OCT systems Online access to videos demonstrating OCT-guided surgical procedure This book is an indispensable clinical guide for residents and fellows in ophthalmology as well as an excellent desk reference for practicing ophthalmologists. It will be a treasured and clinically useful volume in their medical libraries throughout their careers.

State-of-the-art book provides hands-on guidance on the latest endothelial keratoplasty techniques A significant number of eye disorders result from deficiencies in the endothelial layer of the cornea. Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) helps spare patients from months of refractive adjustments, lengthy recovery, complications, and poor outcomes associated with full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty. This newer methodology is based on more selective transplantation of cells and is less invasive, resulting in quicker recovery and more efficacious outcomes. Contributors are world-renowned pioneers who are front and center in implementing innovative, sight-restoring techniques that continue to change the ophthalmic surgery landscape. In the first section, a solid foundation is laid with discussion of anatomy, the history of EK, clinical aspects of endothelial cell dysfunction, and clinico-pathology. Subsequent sections cover surgical procedures, special topics, surgical outcomes, complications, and future trends. Readers will gain invaluable insights from clinical pearls throughout the book, gleaned from hands-on experience by leading experts in the field of ocular surgery. Key Features: A large compendium of high-quality videos demonstrate cutting-edge approaches Richly illustrated with 400 images that further delineate anatomy and techniques Anterior segment surgery advances including Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK), predescemet's endothelial keratoplasty (PDEK), ultrathin DSEK, Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), and trocar anterior chamber maintainer Treatment of conditions such as pseudophakic bullous keratopathy and Fuchs' dystrophy Management of complicated cases including glued IOL, cataract extraction & IOL implantation, glaucoma, failed grafts, and scarred corneas This book is a stellar resource on the surgical management of patients with corneal disease. It will benefit both trainees and practicing ophthalmologists - and is a must-have for specialists who perform corneal surgery.

The first of its kind to cover the cutting edge technique of glued IOLs in eyes with deficient capsules, A Video Textbook of Glued IOLs combines the practical explanation of written text with the dynamic demonstration of a surgical video website. With this unique combination, the narrated videos are able to demonstrate all the challenging surgical situations, while the textbook will provide more in-depth step-by-step details for each technique. Dr. Amar Agarwal and his contributors are some of the leading pioneers of the glued IOL technique and provide expert advice on all aspects, including complications, predictions of problems, and methods of management. A Video Textbook of Glued IOLs also includes the history of the technique, methods, modifications, combinations, results, and complications, making it the first textbook to collect all the details on glued IOLs and compile them together with over 40 narrated video tutorials into one comprehensive resource. A Video Textbook of Glued IOLs offers state-of-the-art instruction from the innovators of the technique themselves and its step-by-step approach makes it simple to understand and easy to reproduce for anterior segment surgeons, junior ophthalmologists, specialists, and post-graduates alike. Some videos include: Subluxated cataract extraction Decentered IOL in the sulcus IOL in the anterior chamber Dislocated IOL in the retina Co-morbid scenarios like microcornea, aniridia, trauma and Coloboma

A new edition of the handy, full-color atlas for managing ophthalmic disorders Featuring the clinical expertise of respected authorities in the field, the second edition of Color Atlas of Ophthalmology is a lavishly illustrated atlas designed to guide clinicians through the accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of the full range of ophthalmic disorders. For each disease or condition, the book provides full-color clinical photographs that are supplemented by succinct descriptions of symptoms, associated findings, differential diagnosis, and management. Features: Concise text and bullet-point format enables rapid reference and review of important topics More than 600 new high-quality illustrations and photographs depict key concepts Coverage of current medical management and surgical treatments includes discussion of the latest refractive surgery techniques and treatments for cataracts Consistent presentation throughout the book enhances ease of use This pocket-sized atlas is a valuable resource for clinicians, residents, and students in ophthalmology, optometry, primary care, and emergency medicine.