Refractive Eye Surgery: A Consumer's Complete Guide

Chris A. Knobbe, MD

ISBN 10: 1419639978 / ISBN 13: 9781419639975

Published by BookSurge, LLC, 2006

About this Item

Softcover without jacket. Ex-Library book with appropriate stickers, stamps and markings. Some wear noted to edges, corners and head and tail of spine. Pages clean and bright with illustrations. This book is the definitive treatise on refractive surgical procedures to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. The book is intended specifically for the consumer and is written in patient-friendly language. Covers LASIK, IntraLASIK, Epi-LASIK, CK, Implantable Contact Lenses and other surgical eye procedures.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Refractive Eye Surgery: A Consumer's Complete Guide
• Publisher: BookSurge, LLC
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1419639978
• ISBN 13: 9781419639975
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Author Chris A. Knobbe, M.D., Ophthalmologist (Eye Physician and Surgeon) and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, has written the definitive treatise on refractive surgical procedures to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. The book is intended specifically for the consumer and is written in patient-friendly language. No matter what your age or degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia (need for readers) Dr. Knobbe provides guidance to the refractive surgical procedure(s) that will be best for you. This is the only source you will need to fully understand refractive surgical procedures, including associated risks as well as benefits, and even how to choose your surgeon. A lifetime of your vision is at stake ? choose wisely!

About the Author

Eye physician and surgeon, Chris A. Knobbe, M.D., is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Having graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado, he subsequently completed a transitional internship at Denver Presbyterian and St. Luke’s Hospital systems before completing his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Knobbe is now in private practice in the Dallas, Texas area. He has specialized in cataract and refractive surgery since beginning private practice in 1994. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Knobbe is also the founder and president of the prominent website, EyeMDLink.com, the basic content of which was written and developed by Dr. Knobbe. EyeMDLink.com was launched in 2000 and has attracted millions of visitors since.