Basic Techniques of Ophthalmic Surgery

The Academy’s Basic Techniques of Ophthalmic Surgery, Fourth Edition, is an essential textbook for ophthalmology residents or trainees to build a solid foundation of surgical knowledge. This text is a practical complement to the concepts and environments covered in the companion volume, Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery.

This comprehensive guide describes more than 90 of the most common surgical procedures performed by ophthalmologists, along with step-by-step directions and detailed images to help aspiring ophthalmic surgeons develop the skills necessary for surgical proficiency.

This newly updated edition includes:New content on corneal neurotization (sample), suprachoroidal injections, and gene therapyAn expanded Ophthalmic Trauma section covers critical topics such as intraocular foreign body management (sample) and traumatic cataract surgeryOver 500 photographs and illustrations, and 180 videos demonstrating key and alternative techniquesMultiple-choice study questions that are accessible via QR code, allowing readers to test their knowledge and reinforce learning after each chapter