Step by Step Laser in Ophthalmology

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Salient Features: A concise and ready-reference text, Presents common laser procedures in step by step fasion, Deals with laser applications on retina, choroid, iris, lens, pupil, vitreous, etc. In the process of managing various disease conditions. Includes attractive and excellent illustrations, color photographs and schematic drawings for easy understanding of the various procedures, Helpful for students and teachers of ophthalmology, practicing surgeons as well as beginners. Section One: Laser Surgery of the Retina and Choroid 1. Practical ConsiderationsLaser Application 2. Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP) in Diabetic Retinopathy 3. Photocoagulation (Focal/Grid) in Diabetic Maculopathy 4. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) 5. Transpupillary Thermotherapy (TTT) 6. Photocoagulation in Peripheral Retinal Degenerations and Tears 7. Photocoagulation in Peripheral Chorioretinal Tumors I. Angiomatosis Retinae II. Retinoblastoma III. Malignant Melanoma 8. Photocoagulation in Retinal Venous Occlusion 9. Photocoagulation in Miscellaneous Retinal DiseasesI. Retinal Vasculitis II. Central Serous Choroidopathy III. Retinopathy of Prematurity Section Two: Laser Surgery in Glaucoma and on Iris 10. Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) 11. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) 12. Argon Laser Iridotomy 13. Nd: YAG Laser Iridotomy 14. Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty(LPI)/ Gonioplasty 15. Argon Laser Pupilloplasty/Photomydriasis 16. Nd:YAG Photomydriasis/Iridohyaloid Synechialysis 17. Nd: YAG Coreoplasty 18. Nd: YAG Persistent Hyperplastic Pupillary Membranectomy 19. Nd: YAG Anterior Hyaloidectomy and Cyclophotocoagulation Section Three: Laser Surgery on Lens and in Pupillary Area 20. Nd: YAG Posterior Capsulotomy 21. Nd: YAG Sweeping 22. Nd: YAG Corticolysis 23. Nd: YAG Membranectomy 24. Miscellaneous Anterior Segment Applications Section Four: Laser Surgery on Vitreous 25. Nd: YAG Anterior Segment Vitreolysis 26. Nd: YAG Posterior Segment Vitreolysis