Describes the latest cataract removal techniques which extract the whole lens, and the techniques for subsequent replacement lens insertion. It explores a number of techniques all aimed at the same objective (to safely remove the whole contents of the lens through the smallest possible incision) without requiring any machine other than the surgeon's brain, hands and simple instruments.

Phacoemulsification with a small incision is the most common method of removing cataracts used today. Despite its popularity it is a technique that requires great skill and much practice. This book presents a broad overview of the technique, its complications and pitfalls and pays particular attention to management of patient pain and other clinical complications that may affect the operation's success.

A cataract is the most common cause of blindness worldwide, and phacoemulsification is the most common method of cataract surgery. Specific techniques of phacoemulsification are constantly updated and improved, thanks to the equipment now available to the ophthalmic surgeon, and the skills required to use it. There are a number of large recently published books on the market which deal with phacoemulsification surgery in great detail, but until now there has been no single title available which condenses the required information into a smaller, more accessible format. Phacoemulsification Made Easy has been written by Dr Aasheet Desai and Dr Jack Kanski, the latter being the world s best selling author of ophthalmology books. It is aimed primarily at trainee ophthalmologists, but will also be of interest to anyone involved in ophthalmology, from students to practising ophthalmic surgeons.

This book provides ophthalmic surgeons with a concise, clinical guide to performing the fundamentals steps in phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Clear diagrams, images, and videos are used throughout and the information can be adapted to a particular consultant’s own technique once the surgical principles are understood. The chapters serve as a modular framework that allows for safe, effective learning of skills and use as a clinical training resource. Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery serves as a helpful teaching aid for consultants, especially newly appointed, who have little experience in teaching. Basic fundamental rules are provided as a guide for training others to improve surgical techniques in clinical practice. Recently qualified and experienced consultants will find this book to be an indispensable resource for learning and teaching in the area of phacoemulsification cataract surgery.

This book, in a concise format, explains how to perform manual small incision cataract surgery. The procedure is broken down into the chief elements and described in a step by step manner. Besides the description of the procedure, the book covers indications, necessary supplies, preparation, complication management, and postoperative care. The authors are experts from around the world, and the book will be of value both for surgeons new to this technique and for experienced surgeons who need a review of the procedure. While phacoemulsification surgery has now become the standard of care, understanding how to perform manual extracapsular cataract extractions competently is crucial when faced with complications during phacoemulsification surgery, when operating in a region of the world without access to phacoemulsification or femtosecond lasers, or when a manual approach may be a better choice for the patient.

Cataract is currently the main cause of avoidable blindness in the developing world and accounts for about 75% of cases worldwide. Small incision manual techniques for cataract surgery, as described in this book, should be in the armamentarium of every cataract surgeon, whether it be in the United States or less affluent countries. Phacoemulsificat

This book provides comprehensive knowledge and information about the various aspects of Phacoemulsification Surgery. World-renowned phacoemulsification surgeons from developed and developing countries have come together to address the complex issues of phacoemulsification surgery in a simple and effective manner. These contributors enlighten the reader with their knowledge and vast experience in both basic and advanced surgical skills in a lucid and practical style. Topics Include Preoperative Evaluation for Phacoemulsification Surgery Adjucts in Phacoemulsification The Surgical Technique of Phacoemulsification Anesthesia Techniques Wound Construction Capsulorhexis Hydromaneuvers Basic and Advanced techniques of Nuclear Emulsification Phacodynamics, Machines and Ancillary Instruments Microincision Cataract Surgery Irrigation and Aspiration Phaco Profile Intraocular Lenses including the technique of Intraocular Lens Implantion, Intraocular Lens Explanation and Exchange Phacoemulsification for Residents Conversion of Phacoemulsification to Extracapsular Cataract Extraction Complications of Phacoemulsification: Prevention and Management.