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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300439303321

Titolo

Retinal Prosthesis : A Clinical Guide to Successful Implementation / / edited by Mark S. Humayun, Lisa C. Olmos de Koo

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

3-319-67260-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (X, 130 p. 46 illus., 6 illus. in color.)

Collana

Essentials in Ophthalmology, , 1612-3212

Disciplina

617.7524

Soggetti

Ophthalmology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Retinal Prostheses: A Brief History -- 2. Retinal Prostheses: Bioengineering Considerations -- 3. Retinal Prostheses: Patient Selection and Screening -- 4. Retinal Prostheses: Surgical Techniques & Post-Operative Management -- 5. Retinal Prostheses: Clinical Outcomes and Potential Complications -- 6. Retinal Prostheses: Functional Outcomes and Visual Rehabilitation -- 7. Retinal Prostheses: Other Therapies and Future Directions.

Sommario/riassunto

Intended as a useful and practical guide primarily oriented toward ophthalmic practitioners involved in retinal prosthesis implantation and post-operative visual rehabilitation, this book focuses on the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis and its revolutionary incorporation into the practice. The reader will get an update on patient selection, expected visual outcomes, surgical implantation techniques, and post-operative visual rehabilitation. Retinal Prosthesis - A Clinical Guide to Successful Implementation is written in a clear and concise manner and includes diagrams and high quality photographs to demonstrate best practices in surgical techniques and desired outcomes. Covering topics such as history of retinal prostheses, bioengineering considerations, clinical therapies, and other therapies and future directions, this book is written for practicing ophthalmologists, residents, and medical students interested in retinal implants.