Aberration-Free Refractive Surgery
Subtitle: New Frontiers in Vision
Contributors: Josef F. Bille (Editor); Carol F.H. Harner (Editor); Frieder F. Loesel (Editor)
Edition: 2nd enlarged ed. edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: January 12, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9783540204213
Subjects: Ophthalmology; Surgery; Medical / Nursing; Laser surgery; Life Sciences - Biophysics; Medical; Weights & Measures; Medical / Ophthalmology; Eye
First sentence: Wavefront technology was originally developed for the improvement of star images in optical astronomy.
Description: This comprehensive report on sight correction through laser surgery provides the practitioner with solid background information from top industry researchers. Carefully illustrated, it details the latest techniques and clinical results in wavefront technology for laser surgery, which is now defining a new standard of practice. This second edition has been significantly expanded to include in-depth descriptions of important new advances as well as glimpses of what the future holds. The book will be indispensable to all wishing to expand their knowledge of customized refractive surgery with an understanding of the underpinning technology.