Step by Step® Squint Surgery

Download or read book Step by Step® Squint Surgery written by Prasad Walimbe and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick and practical reference book with step-by-step explanation of various techniques of squint surgery represents an invaluable resource to the busy general ophthalmologists as well as postgraduate students. There are very few quality books which teach us practically how to do the basic steps in strabismus surgery. The purpose of this book is to present basic principles and technique of squint surgery in a step-by-step and easy-to-understand manner. The squint surgery is a combination of dexterity, knowledge, judgment and experience which is gleaned over many years of practice. In this book, the stalwarts in strabismology have privileged us with their experience, which is definitely carried over in the contents of this excellent guide. Theoretical learning of squint surgery must always be supported by a positive practical training and this book aims to help in giving that guidance. This book is written in a clear, logical and structured format with many illustrations, diagrams, photographs and is also coupled with high quality surgical video footage. This book is divided into four sections, viz. preoperative considerations, preferred surgical techniques, postoperative considerations and recent advances; in which highly regarded and expert strabismologists have presented their strategic thinking in this field and described the nuances of squint surgery in a simple yet very effective, step-by-step and lucid approach. The opportunity of first- hand studying all the thoughtful chapters from distinguished faculties in strabismology. This book useful for strabismus surgeons, ophthalmologists and residents.