BookAndrew Chang, William F. Mieler, Masahito Ohji, editors.
Summary: Recent technological advances in the diagnosis of macular disorders have enhanced our understanding of these diseases. At the same time, advances in small-gauge vitrectomy instrumentation and techniques have improved the safety and efficiency of surgery, allowing macular conditions that would have otherwise resulted in blindness to be treated effectively, preserving patients' sight. Macular surgery continues to evolve rapidly, thanks to exciting future technology trends. This book provides a detailed and up-to-date overview of the field. It begins with essential information on macular anatomy and pathophysiology, examination techniques, and surgical instrumentation. In turn, it discusses a broad range of disease processes, including macular holes, epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction and myopic maculopathy. The role and benefits of advanced vitrectomy techniques including submacular surgery, prosthetic vision, robotic surgery, and stem cell and gene therapy are addressed in detail. A review of perioperative care and potential complications rounds out the coverage.
Contents:
Anatomy
Pathophysiology of macula
Techniques for examination of the macula
Surgical instrumentation and forceps
Disease processes
Follow-up of patients undergoing macula surgery
New advances in vitrectomy
Postoperative care of the patient undergoing macular surgery
Submacular surgery
Macular translocation
Combined cataract surgery and vitrectomy for maculopathy
Complications of macula surgery.