Publisher's Synopsis
Written by internationally recognized vitreoretinal surgeons, this volume is the definitive reference on macular surgery. The book describes the successful procedures that are currently available for management of a wide range of macular diseases, including diabetic maculopathies, macular holes, submacular hemorrhage, epimacular membranes, submacular neovascular membranes, macular edema, infections, and tumors. Coverage includes novel techniques such as Erbium YAG laser therapy, as well as more established methods of laser surgery and vitreoretinal surgery. The contributors offer detailed guidelines for prevention and treatment of complications of macular photocoagulation and vitreoretinal surgery. The book also includes a discussion of the future potential of retinal pigment epithelium transplantation. More than 500 illustrations complement the text
