Author Description

101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery has invaluable tips for both the beginning and advanced surgeons. Unlike other texts on this topic, this resource summarizes the key pearls and pitfalls of many challenging procedures. This book serves as a condensed summary of surgical tips acquired from the personal experiences of Drs. Melki and Azar, as well as interactions with many other well-known colleagues in the field of refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. It teaches you how to enhance surgical outcomes, reduce surgical time, minimize complications, or simplify a complicated step. The focus is on practical points, rather than the theoretical aspects of the procedures. There is no other book on ophthalmic surgical techniques that follows this unique format. There are excellent illustrations allowing for a quick and thorough understanding of each technique. Each pearl includes an "always remember" section, with statements at the end of each pearl to remind the reader of the most important points. 101 Pearls in Refractive, Cataract, and Corneal Surgery includes chapters on: LASIK Complications; PRK; PTK; PARK; Hyperopia Treatment; Topography; Corneal Lacerations Repair; Posterior Vitreous Pressure During Keratoplasty; and Pterygium Excision, among others.