Posterior Capsular Rupture (PDF)

Posterior Capsular Rupture: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Management addresses the nightmare of every cataract surgeon: a posterior capsular rupture. This book details each aspect of the process, from prevention of a posterior capsular rupture to management and IOL placement. Dr. Amar Agarwal and his contributors, leading international ophthalmic surgeons, discuss the latest techniques in easy-to-understand text and format and include more than 275 high-quality photographs that enhance reader comprehension. Posterior Capsular Rupture: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Management presents a variety of complicated cases and complications such as posterior polar cataracts, IOL scaffold and glued IOL, sutured IOLs, management of dislocated IOLs, and corneal damage and posterior capsular rupture, to name a few. Additionally, a video Web site accompanies Posterior Capsular Rupture: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Management and allows readers to gain a better understanding of the subject. As a bonus, readers will be able to submit questions and receive clinical answers from Dr. Agarwal through the video Web site. Practicing ophthalmologists, residents, and post graduate students alike will benefit from this book's clear portrayal of this difficult medical issue.