The Art of Pterygium Surgery Mastering Techniques and Optimizing Results

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Author: Arun Gulani, MD, MS
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Publisher: Thieme
Publication Date: 2020
ISBN 10: 1626235112
ISBN 13: 9781626235113
eISBN: 9781626235120
Edition: 1st
Description:
Unique resource from world-renowned ophthalmologist elevates the surgical treatment of pterygium to an art form Often referred to as surfer's eye, pterygium is a common cornea disorder in which an overgrowth of thick fibrovascular growth encroaches the cornea. While mild pterygia can be managed pharmacologically, more advanced cases that negatively impact vision and cosmetic appearance require surgical excision. The Art of Pterygium Surgery: Mastering Techniques and Optimizing Results by internationally acclaimed eye surgeon Arun Gulani and esteemed global contributors features an impressive array of collective expertise, pearls, and unbiased approaches. This textbook raises the bar on a challenging surgical procedure in terms of performance, aesthetic outcomes, and patient expectations, while presenting a paradigm shift in defining success beyond lack of recurrence to immediate and long-term appearance of the operated eye..
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