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The Essentials in Ophthalmology series represents readership acceptance of the first two series, each of an unique updating publication on the progress in all eight volumes. This is a success that was made p- subspecialties of ophthalmology. sible predominantly by the numerous opinion-leading In a quarterly rhythm, eight issues are published authors and the outstanding section editors, as well as covering clinically relevant achievements in the whole with the constructive support of the publisher. There field of ophthalmology. This timely transfer of advance- are many good reasons to continue and still improve ments for the best possible care of our eye patients has the dissemination of this didactic and clinically r- proven to be effective. The initial working hypothesis of evant information. providing new knowledge immediately following p- lication in the peer-reviewed journal and not waiting G.K. Krieglstein for the textbook appears to be highly workable. R.N. Weinreb We are now entering the third cycle of the Essentials Series Editors in Ophthalmology series, having been encouraged by September 2008 Preface We are pleased to share with our readers this Third uncorrected and, in one instance, corrected vision. Edition of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, less than Topics in corneal refractive surgery include disc- three years from publication of the Second Edition. sion of the management of higher order aberrations The dramatic pace of change in cataract and refractive and corneal procedures for treating presbyopia.

Ophthalmology --- oftalmologie --- cataract

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Te series Essentials in Ophthalmology was initi- to discuss clinically relevant and appropriate t- ated two years ago to expedite the timely trans- ics. Summaries of clinically relevant information fer of new information in vision science and have been provided throughout each chapter. evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Each subspecialty area now has been covered We thought that this prospicient idea would be once, and the response to the frst eight volumes moved and guided by a resolute commitment in the series has been enthusiastically positive. to excellence. It is reasonable to now update our With the start of the second cycle of subspecialty readers with what has been achieved. coverage, the dissemination of practical informa- Te immediate goal was to transfer informa- tion will be continued as we learn more about tion through a high quality quarterly publication the emerging advances in various ophthalmic in which ophthalmology would be represented by subspecialties that can be applied to obtain the eight subspecialties. In this regard, each issue has best possible care of our patients. Moreover, we had a subspecialty theme and has been overseen will continue to highlight clinically relevant - by two internationally recognized volume edi- formation and maintain our commitment to - tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N.

Nursing --- Ophthalmology --- Surgery --- verpleegkundig management --- chirurgie --- oftalmologie --- verpleegkunde --- cataract

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Essentials in Ophthalmology is a new review se- worthy advances in the subspecialty than on ries covering all of ophthalmology categorized systematic completeness. Each article is str- in eight subspecialties. It will be published quar- tured in a standardized format and length,with terly; thus each subspecialty will be reviewed citations for additional reading and an app- biannually. priate number of illustrations to enhance im- Given the multiplicity of medical publica- portant points. Since every subspecialty volume tions already available, why is a new series is issued in a recurring sequence during the needed? Consider that the half-life of medical 2-year cycle, the reader has the opportunity to knowledge is estimated to be around 5 years. focus on the progress in a particular subspecial- Moreover, it can be as long as 8 years between ty or to be updated on the whole field. The cl- the description of a medical innovation in a ical relevance of all material presented will be peer-reviewed scientific journal and publica- well established,so application to clinical pr- tion in a medical textbook. A series that narrows tice can be made with confidence. this time span between journal and textbook This new series will earn space on the bo- would provide a more rapid and efficient trans- shelves of those ophthalmologists who seek to fer of medical knowledge into clinical practice, maintain the timeliness and relevance of their and enhance care of our patients. clinical practice.

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