Mastering Advanced IOL Fixation Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by renowned ophthalmologist Dr. David F. Chang, Advanced IOL Fixation Techniques: Strategies for Compromised or Missing Capsular Support is a groundbreaking resource that provides a wealth of knowledge on surgical approaches for cataract surgeons. This exhaustive guide features over 70 chapters, with contributions from pioneering experts in the field.

About the Editor

Dr. Chang is a celebrated author, known for his best-selling cataract textbooks, Mastering Refractive IOLs and Phaco Chop and Advanced Phaco Techniques. He has collaborated with associate editors Drs. Bryan S. Lee and Amar Agarwal to create this authoritative guide, addressing the critical topic of IOL fixation in the absence of capsular support.

Comprehensive Coverage of IOL Fixation Techniques

This comprehensive guide is divided into three parts, covering the full range of IOL fixation techniques.

Part One: Capsular Fixation

• Conventional and modified capsular tension rings
• Capsular tension segments or capsular anchors
• Standard and reverse optic capture with anterior capsulorrhexis
• Sulcus fixation
• Posterior capsulorrhexis
• Capsular membrane suture fixation

Part Two: Noncapsular Fixation

• Anterior chamber IOLs
• Iris claw IOLs
• Iris and transscleral suture fixation of posterior chamber IOLs
• Intrascleral haptic fixation using the Yamane double-needle or glued IOL methods

Part Three: Miscellaneous Topics

• Anterior vitrectomy
• IOL power calculation for noncapsular IOLs
• Sliding slip knots and suture pupilloplasty

This valuable resource provides a thorough understanding of the history, rationale, and clinical results of each technique, making it an indispensable guide for cataract surgeons seeking to expand their skills and knowledge in IOL fixation.

With its comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Advanced IOL Fixation Techniques: Strategies for Compromised or Missing Capsular Support is poised to become a seminal work in the field of ophthalmology.

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Publication Date: April 15, 2019

Language: English

ISBN: 9781630915810, 9781630915827