Complications During and After Cataract Surgery

1. Front Matter

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2. Complication Management Using a Phacoemulsification Machine

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Basics

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 3-17

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   3. Equipment

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 19-31

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   4. Planning for Surgical Complications

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 33-46

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   5. General Surgical Techniques for Anterior Segment Surgery

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 47-129

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   6. Special IOL Fixation Techniques

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 131-154

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   7. Possible Surgeries After Insertion of a Trocar at Pars Plana

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 155-183

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   8. Complication Management for Anterior Segment Cases

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 185-246

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3. Complication Management Using a Vitrectomy Machine

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 247-247

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   2. General Surgical Techniques for Posterior Segment Surgery

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 249-278

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   3. Complication Management for Posterior Segment Cases

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 279-303

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   4. Surgical Pearls

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 305-336

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   5. Materials and Companies

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 337-341

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   6. Compilation of All Pits and Pearls

      • Ulrich Spandau, Gabor Scharioth

      Pages 343-344

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4. Back Matter

   Pages 345-346

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Every cataract surgeon is afraid of complications, but while complications cannot be entirely avoided, it is possible to learn to master them. This practical handbook clearly explains how to manage the various complications that may arise during cataract surgery, from a subluxated intraocular lens to a dropped nucleus. It provides the surgeon with clear instructions on how best to proceed in the manner of a cookbook, by first describing the ingredients (equipment) and preparation (planning) and then providing step by step descriptions of technique with the aid of numerous helpful color illustrations and several accompanying surgical videos. Surgical pearls and tips and tricks are highlighted. Using this book, the reader will become a better and more complete cataract surgeon, well equipped to cope with the full range of potential complications.

• Follow-Up
• Phaco
• Phacoemulsification
• Subluxated IOL
• Vitrectomy

“This is an excellent, illustrative overview of complications related to cataract surgery. It offers a plethora of diagrams, photographs, and pearls to help readers understand essential points. … This is appropriate for resident cataract surgeons and those in their first 10 years of anterior segment/cataract practice. … The step-by-step approach, along with the illustrations and photographs, make it easy to follow.” (Sarah Escott, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)

• Department of Ophthalmology, University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden

  Ulrich Spandau

• Aurelios Augenzentrum, Recklinghausen, Germany

  Gabor Scharioth

Ulrich Spandau studied medicine at the University of Würzburg in Germany before completing residencies in the Departments of Ophthalmology at the University of Heidelberg and the University of Mannheim-Heidelberg. He undertook further surgical training at the Eye Clinic, Koblenz and became an accredited specialist in ophthalmology in 2003. In 2004 Dr. Spandau was appointed Oberarzt (consultant) in the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mannheim-Heidelberg and he subsequently became Vice Director of the department. He completed his PhD and received his venia legendi in 2005. In 2008 Dr. Spandau became Consultant and Head of Surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Uppsala, Sweden. He has been an associate professor since 2013. He has published 52 in indexed, peer-reviewed journals and is co-author of the previous Springer book, Practical Handbook for Small-Gauge Vitrectomy.

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