Retinal Prosthesis A Clinical Guide to Successful Implementation /

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 wil...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Humayun, Mark S. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Olmos de Koo, Lisa C. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Series:Essentials in Ophthalmology,
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:X, 130 p. 46 illus., 6 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783319672601
ISSN:1612-3212
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-67260-1