CRC Press Femtosecond Lasers in Cornea and Lens Surgery

For ophthalmologists who are already using femtosecond lasers as well as those just starting out who are looking for the definitive reference manual, Femtosecond Lasers in Cornea and Lens Surgery is a comprehensive, cutting-edge guide to this technology that features a robust supplemental website with nearly 40 surgical videos. With the advent of small incision lenticule extraction, pockets and channels for corneal inlays and ring segments, femtosecond lasers for corneal surgery have advanced significantly over the past several decades, and ophthalmologists are looking for expert guidance on their acquisition, utilization, and optimization. With contributions from world-renowned surgeons who have seen the benefit of integrating femtosecond laser technology into their practices, this text reviews the practical aspects of femtosecond technology and also addresses the future of this quickly evolving space. Drs. George O. Waring, IV and Karolinne Maia Rocha lead their team of more than 50 expert contributors in providing a thorough, definitive text summarizing all aspects of femtosecond lasers for corneal and lens surgery in a balanced and commercially unbiased manner. All of the major platforms and systems are covered in chapters including: Integration of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Into Your PracticeTherapeutic Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery Complications of Femtosecond LASIK Small Incision Lenticule Extraction Femtosecond Laser Pockets for Corneal Inlays Use of Femtosecond Lasers in Keratoplasty  For a comprehensive resource on the use of femtosecond lasers in cornea and lens surgery, as well as unbiased opinions from expert contributors on the various procedures and platforms, Femtosecond Lasers in Cornea and Lens Surgery is a must-have for ophthalmologists wishing to stay on top of this evolving field. About the Author George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS is the founder and Medical Director of the Waring Vision Institute in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Waring IV has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University and an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, the Director of Refractive Surgery at Medical University of South Carolina, Storm Eye Institute and the Medical Director at Magill Vision Center. He has also served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Waring IV is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and has received numerous awards and distinctions for excellence in ophthalmology including the American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, the Distinguished Lans Award from the International Society of Refractive Surgery, and the Presidential Award from the International Society of Refractive Surgery. He has received the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Waring IV has been recognized as one of the top 100 most influential figures in the world of ophthalmology by 2018 Ophthalmologist Power List, one of the nation's Top Doctors in Ophthalmology by Castle Connolly's Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists, and as a Top Ophthalmologist and Leading Physician of the World by the International Association of Ophthalmologists. Dr. Waring IV is a founding member of the American and European College of Ophthalmic Surgeons and the Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Society and the Vanguard Ophthalmology Society. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons, and serves on the executive committee for both the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery, as well as being active in numerous other professional societies. Dr. Waring IV participates in numerous professional committees, including the Program Director for the International Society of Refractive Surgery, and the Refrac