Ophthalmologists’ Guide to Optimizing Visual Outcomes: Practical Astigmatism Planning and Analysis

The surgical correction of astigmatism remains the most significant challenge to achieving optimal visual outcomes for patients. However, with the right approach, ophthalmologists can overcome this hurdle and deliver exceptional results.

A Comprehensive Guide to Correcting Astigmatism

“Practical Astigmatism: Planning and Analysis” is a definitive guide to astigmatism correction, covering every aspect from pre-operative planning to post-operative analysis. Written by renowned expert Dr. Noel Alpins, this book provides unique insights into the surgical process, enabling ophthalmologists to analyze previous procedures and achieve targeted outcomes more frequently.

The Alpins Method: A Breakthrough in Astigmatism Planning and Analysis

Dr. Alpins’ method focuses on analyzing refractive and corneal astigmatism parameters to provide accurate planning and analysis of astigmatism procedures. By understanding the importance of ocular residual astigmatism (ORA) in planning surgery, ophthalmologists can refine their approach and improve visual outcomes.

Advanced Techniques and Applications

This comprehensive guide features:

• Vector planning for refractive laser surgery
• Planning and analysis applied to cataract and limbal relaxing incisions
• Graphical analysis of astigmatism using high-quality vector and fan diagrams
• Hemidivisional analysis of the irregular cornea
• Corneal coupling in incisional and excimer laser surgery for mixed astigmatism
• Toric IOL planning with total corneal power using corneal topographic astigmatism (CorT total)

Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Get answers to critical questions, including:

• What is the difference between regular and irregular astigmatism?
• How do I diagnose each, and how does this affect my surgical technique?
• Can I incorporate corneal astigmatism when performing excimer laser surgery?
• Why are my LRIs undercorrecting the astigmatism?
• Which corneal astigmatism measure do I choose, and what do I do following a refractive surprise?

By applying the principles and techniques outlined in “Practical Astigmatism,” ophthalmologists can refine their skills, improve patient outcomes, and stay at the forefront of astigmatism correction.

Book Details:

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Publication Date: September 15, 2017

Language: English

ISBN: 9781617119958, 9781630915278