Surgical Management of Astigmatism

This book presents various solutions to the different types of astigmatism that the practical surgeon will find in today's world of refractive and cataract-lens surgical practices. The different chapters of this book are based on scientific evidence and practice. Well-known authors, with extensive practice, offer what they consider to be pearls of their knowledge to optimize and improve surgical outcomes for the correction of astigmatism with cornea or intraocular procedures. Provides an academic approach to the study of astigmatism and serves as a practical clinical reference for the surgical management of astigmatism. Represents a true collaboration between editors and authors. Provides various solutions and tailored techniques for diagnosing and managing regular and irregular astigmatism. Discusses all the different methods to understand and manage astigmatism from laser surgery to incisional and intraocular lenses. Describes new diagnostic technology, patient selection, procedures and limitations across applications. Includes figures and illustrations to provide a comprehensive review.