Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery, Fourth Edition

Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery is an essential textbook for any ophthalmology resident or trainee and will help them build a solid foundation of ophthalmic surgical knowledge. It lays the groundwork for the 80+ surgical procedures covered in the companion volume, Basic Techniques of Ophthalmic Surgery, Third Edition. In this new edition, chapters have been reviewed and revised with important updates in the areas of ergonomics, intraocular fluids, patient safety issues and postoperative management. Each chapter includes key points, suggested reading and self-assessment questions. In addition, the book contains more than 200 photographs and illustrations and four videos. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos. Contents: Evaluation and Preparation Patient Selection Preparation of the Patient Preparation of the Surgeon Informed Consent Simulation in Surgical Training Surgical Logistics The Importance of Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists The Operating Microscope and Surgical Loupes Surgical Instruments and Blades Suture Materials and Needles Lasers ACGME Requirements for Surgical Training Intraoperative Considerations Aseptic Technique and the Sterile Field in the Operating Room Ophthalmic Anesthesia Hemostasis Suturing and Knot Tying Intraocular Fluids Patient Safety Issues Postoperative Considerations Postoperative Management The Healing Process Dressings Handling of Ocular Tissues for Pathology Complications and Their Consequences Cover......Page 1 Contributors......Page 4 Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 12 Preface......Page 14 Patient Se lection......Page 18 Preparation of the Patient......Page 26 Preparation of the Surgeon......Page 32 Informed Consent......Page 40 Simulation in Surgical Training......Page 50 The Importance of Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists......Page 60 The Operating Microscope and Surgical Loupes......Page 78 Surgical Instruments and Blades......Page 100 Suture Materials and Needles......Page 126 Lasers......Page 134 ACGME Requirements for Surgical Training......Page 148 Aseptic Technique and the Sterile Field in the Operating Room......Page 158 Ophthalmic Anesthesia......Page 168 Hemostasis......Page 186 Suturing and Knot Tying......Page 192 Intraocular Fluids......Page 202 Patient Safety Issues......Page 214 Postoperative Management......Page 230 The Healing Pro cess......Page 244 Dressings......Page 262 Handling of Ocular Tissues for Pathology......Page 270 Complications and Their Consequences......Page 284 Preferred Responses, Chapter Self-Assessment Tests......Page 292 Index......Page 294