Main description:

This book discusses the new era of modern retinal laser therapy and its clinical applications. While the photocoagulation era universally presupposed the therapeutic necessity of laser-induced retinal damage, the modern retinal laser therapy is equally opposed to this idea. The evidence for this sea-change in the understanding of retinal laser is well presented within this book, and the conceptual and clinical consequences are discussed with particular emphasis on the emergence of retinal laser therapy as the first reasonable preventive and restorative intervention for the most important retinal disorders. Finally, the future of modern retinal laser therapy is highlighted with respect to coming technological advances, remaining challenges, and the place of retinal laser in the management of retinal disease.

This book is an essential resource for all ophthalmic residents and clinicians seeking a clear and concise guide to modern retinal laser therapy in their everyday practice.

Contents:

1. Introduction.- 2. History of lasers use in Ophthalmology.- 3. Basics of laser use in ophthalmology.- 4. Laser treatment in diabetic retinopathy.- 5. Laser treatment in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.- 6. Laser treatment in Vascular Occlusion.- 7. Laser treatment in Tumors.- 8. Laser treatment in Exudative Retinal Vascular Disorders.- 9. Laser treatment in Retinal Detachment.- 10. Lasers treatment of Vitreous Floaters.- 11. Laser treatment of Peripheral Retinal Ischemic Retinopathies.- 12. Laser use for Hyaloidotomy.- 13. Laser for neuroprotection.- 14. Lasers in Age Related Macular Degeneration.- 15. Chronic progressive retinopathies and how laser can improve them.- 16. Updates in laser technology.