Intensely practical and highly accessible, this essential handbook provides a key reference for any optometrist needing to give objective information to patients considering laser eye surgery. It follows a typical patient journey through the LASIK procedure and covers the normal outcomes as well as any complications. All aspects of the optometrist's role are covered, from pre-selection, referral and data collection through to counselling, procedures and aftercare. This is a down-to-earth handbook providing instant information for all optometrists needing to inform patients about their potential suitability. This work presents a wealth of clinical advice, practical points and colour illustrations providing a road map for success. If you want to give your patients an informed opinion about refractive surgery or are co-managing LASIK patients, you cannot be without this information.
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1 Guidelines, regulations and standards 2 Referral to a laser eye clinic 3 Pre-operative assessment - data collection 4 Pre-operative assessment - eye examination 5 Pre-operative assessment - patient counselling 6 Treatment - the patient journey 7 Postoperative assessment 8 Post-operative complications 9 Postoperative care 10 The future: Will LASEK supersede LASIK?
