Retinal Prosthesis: A Clinical Guide to Successful Implementation

Description

Intended as a useful and practical guide primarily oriented toward ophthalmic practitioners involved in retinal prosthesis implantation and post-operative visual rehabilitation, this book focuses on the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis and its revolutionary incorporation into the practice. The reader will get an update on patient selection, expected visual outcomes, surgical implantation techniques, and post-operative visual rehabilitation. Retinal Prosthesis - A Clinical Guide to Successful Implementation is written in a clear and concise manner and includes diagrams and high quality photographs to demonstrate best practices in surgical techniques and desired outcomes. Covering topics such as history of retinal prostheses, bioengineering considerations, clinical therapies, and other therapies and future directions, this book is written for practicing ophthalmologists, residents, and medical students interested in retinal implants. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Retinal Prostheses: A Brief History (Lan Yue, James D. Weiland, Mark S. Humayun)....Pages 1-22 Retinal Prostheses: Bioengineering Considerations (Yao-Chuan Chang, James D. Weiland, Mark S. Humayun)....Pages 23-40 Retinal Prostheses: Patient Selection and Screening (Ninel Gregori, Lisa C. Olmos de Koo)....Pages 41-53 Retinal Prostheses: Surgical Techniques and Postoperative Management (Stanislao Rizzo, Laura Cinelli)....Pages 55-76 Retinal Prostheses: Clinical Outcomes and Potential Complications (Devon H. Ghodasra, Allen C. Ho, K. Thiran Jayasundera, David N. Zacks)....Pages 77-90 Retinal Prostheses: Functional Outcomes and Visual Rehabilitation (Gislin Dagnelie)....Pages 91-104 Retinal Prostheses: Other Therapies and Future Directions (Olivier Goureau, Christelle Monville, Antoine Chaffiol, Gregory Gauvain, Serge Picaud, Jens Duebel et al.)....Pages 105-125 Back Matter ....Pages 127-130