Cataract Surgery in Diseased Eyes

Cataracts are a very common condition and over time can lead to blindness if untreated. They are the most common cause of blindness worldwide. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures.

Cataract Surgery in Diseased Eyes presents different surgical techniques to remove cataracts in patients with other pre-existing ocular disorders. Presented as case scenarios, the book covers numerous different conditions including dry eye, uveitis and glaucoma, as well as cataract surgery after other types of eye surgery.

With contributions from internationally recognised specialists in Europe, North America and Asia, this useful guide includes more than 200 images, illustrations and tables to enhance learning.

 

Key points

• Describes cataract surgery techniques for use with other pre-existing eye conditions
• Presents more than 30 case scenarios covering different disorders
• Contributions from experts in Europe, North America and Asia
• Includes more than 200 images, illustrations and tables

Arup Chakrabarti
Chief, Cataract and Glaucoma Services, Chakrabarti Eye Care Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India