num_pages: 500
description: A detailed overview of the properties and uses of the viscoelastic surgical tools increasingly present in ophthalmic surgeries, especially in the treatment of cataracts. The material explains the physical and chemical properties of viscoelastics, illustrates clinical indications, and describes recent operating techniques. Surgical techniques explored include intraocular lens implantation, cataract extraction, capsular bag filling, corneal refractive surgery, and the treatment of complications of phacoemulsification. Numerous illustrations showing the proper surgery techniques are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Viscoelastics in Ophthalmic Surgery
titlecomplete: Viscoelastics in Ophthalmic Surgery
publisher: Slack Incorporated