OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH

OCULUS presents the new book "Elevation Based Corneal Tomography"

OCULUS presents the new book "Elevation Based Corneal Tomography", now in its second edition, published by Jaypee Highlights Medical Publisher, Inc.

The book "Elevation Based Corneal Tomography" is a complete and practical reference for ophthalmologists searching to increase their understanding and their ability of looking at the cornea, its structure, shape and performance, in order to deliver better vision for their patients.

The Editors and Authors of this Volume incorporate practical aspects of daily practice into each chapter as they expertly explain the scientific principles, mathematical formulas and theories behind these important issues. Besides, Elevation Based Corneal Tomography includes numerous color figures (tomographic and topographic images) to provide visual representation of the text´s key points.

The authors discuss relevant topics such as: Understanding Elevation Based Topography, The Importance of Understanding the Reference Surface, Suggested Set-up and Screening Guidelines, Normative Data for the Oculus Pentacam, Comprehensive Pachymetric Evaluation, Keratoconus/Ectasia Detection with a Modified Reference Surface, Asymmetric Keratoconus and Post LASIK Ectasia Study, Applications of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Improving Tomographic Screening for Ectasia, Elevation Topography Atlas, Scheimpflug Images in Clinical Practice, BESSt 2 Formula for IOL Calculation, Evaluation of Corneal Optical Quality for Premium IOLs with Pentacam HR, Scheimpflug Evaluation of Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma, The Use of Pentacam in a Cataract Practice and others.

It is available as a printed version but moreover as an e-book too. This offers the nice opportunity to read it on your PC or iPad. The e-book can be ordered directly while following this link that leads you to the website from Jaypee Highlights.

For a preview of the first pages of chapter 3 click here and for the table of contents click here.