- Examines the concepts, principles and applications of modern retina lasers
- Discusses the paradigm shifts toward retina laser surgery
- Written by world experts on the use of lasers for retinal diseases
This book discusses the new era of modern retinal laser therapy and its clinical applications.
While the photocoagulation era universally presupposed the therapeutic necessity of laser-induced retinal damage, the modern retinal laser therapy is equally opposed to this idea. The evidence for this sea-change in the understanding of retinal laser is well presented within this book, and the conceptual and clinical consequences are discussed with particular emphasis on the emergence of retinal laser therapy as the first reasonable preventive and restorative intervention for the most important retinal disorders.
Finally, the future of modern retinal laser therapy is highlighted with respect to coming technological advances, remaining challenges, and the place of retinal laser in the management of retinal disease.
This book is an essential resource for all ophthalmic residents and clinicians seeking a clear and concise guide to modern retinal laser therapy in their everyday practice.
Table of Contents- Book Introduction
- History of Lasers in Ophthalmology
- Basics of Laser Use in Ophthalmology
- Retinal Laser Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Lasers in Diabetic Retinopathy
- Lasers in the Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Laser for Retinal Vascular Occlusions
- Laser Treatment in Intraocular Tumors
- Laser Treatment in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Laser Treatment of Vitreous Floaters
- Ischemic Peripheral Retinopathies
- Laser Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Laser Use for Hyaloidotomy
- The Mechanism of Retinal Laser and Its End Result: Neuroprotecion
- Laser in Treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusions
- Laser Treatment of Submacular Hemorrhages
- Retinal Laser Telephotocoagulation and Teleeducation
- Diabetes Mellitus Associated Progressive Neurovascular Retinal Injury
- The Future for Retinal Laser Treatment. Is There One?
