Complications and Management of SMILE
During the last few years, femtosecond laser based small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) has proven itself as a constantly more effective and predictable approach for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism. In SMILE a refractive lenticule is
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Complications in Corneal Laser Surgery
Stephan J. Linke • Toam Katz Editors
Complications in Corneal Laser Surgery
Editors Stephan J. Linke Department of Ophthalmology University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf (UKE) Hamburg Germany
Toam Katz Department of Ophthalmology University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf Hamburg Germany
ISBN 978-3-319-41494-2 ISBN 978-3-319-41496-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-41496-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017931400 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Since the early days of Excimer laser surgery to the cornea, the field of refractive and therapeutic laser application has evolved dramatically [1]. Laser refractive surgery of the cornea is at the current state widely accepted as a safe and effective standard procedure for surgical correction of low to moderate ametropia (i.e., myopia/hyperopia/astigmatism). Current literature and own data reveal the high safety and efficacy of the procedures. According to Price et al. [2], the risk of laser refractive surgery is comparable to contact lens wear regarding safety and side effects. However, complications still occur and can subsequently result in reduced efficacy and safety of the procedure. Both human and technical sources of error exist. The first step in the string of pearls of complication management is the precise detection and correct diagnosis of a complication followed by its targeted immediate management. In light of millions of refractive laser surgeries performed worldwide per year, we aim to provide a comprehensive t
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