Abstract

This book is destined to become a classic in the field. Clearly written by multiple international experts, the detailed reference lists following each chapter provide extensive background support for the text. The illustrations are outstanding. Combining excellent schematic drawings, beautiful clinical photographs, fluorescein angiograms, and OCT images…the illustrations provide the reader, whether novice or expert, with a remarkably lucid journey through the complex world of vitreoretinal surgery. The book is divided into eleven sections, initially covering Principles, Techiques and Instrumentation in Vitrectomy, and moving on through sections on the management of Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Disorders and Inflammation, Macular Surgery, Trauma, Endophthalmitis, Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery, Viral Retinitis, and then several miscellaneous chapters, covering surgery for dislocated lenses, retinal detachments associated with optic disc pits, parasitic disease surgery, and retinal detachments associated with choroidal colobomas. The book concludes with a chapter on eye wall resections for ocular tumors. The value of this book lies in the quality and expertise of the text chapters contributors from across the globe. The book is intended for the experienced ophthalmologists, postgraduates as well as those in training. This pragmatic book provides an understanding of vitreoretinal surgery so important to the everyday practice.