Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery, Third Edition reviews core areas related to the training of aspiring ophthalmic surgeons. This new edition has been fully reviewed and revised. New content broadens the scope of the book, including discussion of requirements for medical training as specified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Other new chapters cover informed consent, simulation in surgical training, ocular pathology, and complications and their consequences. Chapter highlights include key points, suggested reading, self-assessment questions, and more than 200 photographs and illustrations. This book lays the foundation for the 80 surgical procedures covered in the companion volume, Basic Techniques of Ophthalmic Surgery, Second Edition .
I Evaluation and Preparation 1 Patient Selection 2 Preparation of the Patient 3 Preparation of the Surgeon 4 Informed Consent 5 Simulation in Surgical Training II Surgical Logistics 6 The Importance of Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists 7 The Operating Microscope and Surgical Loupes 8 Surgical Instruments and Blades 9 Suture Materials and Needles 10 Lasers 11 ACGME Requirements for Surgical Training III Intraoperative Considerations 12 Aseptic and Sterile Techniques in the Operating Room 13 Ophthalmic Anesthesia 14 Hemostasis 15 Suturing and Knot Tying 16 Intraocular Fluids 17 Patient Safety Issues IV Postoperative Considerations 18 Postoperative Management 19 The Healing Process 20 Dressings 21 Ocular Pathology 22 Complications and Their Consequences
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