Main description:

This book reviews the surgical techniques currently employed for the management of astigmatism, with the aim of providing a clear, comprehensive, step-by-step guide that will help practitioners to optimize outcomes. The book is divided into two sections covering the cutting-edge surgical approaches in cataract and refractive patients. Renowned experts with many years of clinical experience describe options such as incisional techniques, toric intraocular lenses, femtosecond and excimer laser technology. In addition, guidance is offered on preoperative evaluation of astigmatism, candidate identification and classification, and surgical management following penetrating keratoplasty. Supplementary videos of informative sample cases are included to further aid everyday practice.

Contents:

CATARACT PATIENTS: Optimization of Surgical Techniques and Pearls to Understanding Astigmatism.- Using Vector Analysis to Calculate SIA and Residual Astigmatism.- Astigmatic Effects of Clear Corneal Incisions.- Optimization of Toric IOL Calculation.- Clinical Implications of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism.- Improving Axis Alignment.- Preoperative Evaluation: 10 Key Points to Remember.- Surgical Correction of Astigmatism with Incisional Techniques: Tips and Tricks.- Surgical Correction of Astigmatism with Toric IOLs: Achieving the Refractive Target.- Correction of Corneal Astigmatism with Femtosecond Relaxing Incisions.- Nomogram Development for Femto-Relaxing Incisions.- Multifocal Toric IOLs: Patients Selection and Refractive Results. REFRACTIVE PATIENTS: Topographic Analysis and the Current Standard for Keratoconus Screening.- Principles of Photoastigmatic Photoablation.- Excimer Laser Correction of Astigmatism: Clinical Results with Various Laser Platforms.- Compensation of Cyclotorsion.- Topography Guided Excimer Laser Surgery: Indications and Techniques.- Collagen Crosslinking Excimer Laser Surgery: Indications and Techniques.- Surgical Management of Astigmatism in Adolescents.- Evaluation and Management of Posterior Astigmatism in Pediatric Ophthalmology.- Surgical Correction of Astigmatism after PK.