Most wanted medical books in August 2008

This month, Medical books corner has viewed by more than two hundreds people who searching for medical books. These are 5 most wanted medical books in this month.

1. Anatomy Coloring Book, The (3rd Edition)
2. Explore Human Anatomy Professional Edition
3. Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medicine
4. The Beginner's Guide Human Anatomy: An artist's Step-by-Step Guide to Techniques and Materials
5. Lasik Vision Correction : The Exciting New Laser Eye Surgery (Doctor To Patient Series)

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The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery

The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery, the most complete, authoritative guide on the subject, answers every question you have ever had about improving your vision.

Last year, more than 800,000 Americans had their near-sightedness cured by the 15-minute laser procedure called LASIK, the fastest-growing outpatient surgical procedure and just one of the many procedures now being performed. While these outpatient surgeries can offer the miraculous gift of perfect sight, patients have many questions and fears about the relatively new procedure.

Dr. Stephen G. Slade, a foremost authority on the subject, explains the latest information on how you can surgically improve or cure mild to extreme near-sightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness and age-related presbyopia. He describes LASIK and all of the other state-of-the-art refractive procedures, including PRK and RK, as well as enhancements and other new eye surgical options. Using this comprehensive guide, you will learn whether you are a candidate for these procedures, how to choose the right surgeon and if your expectations are realistic.

Brian V Vance said that Very The Complete Book of Laser Eye Surgery is a detailed book. Lasik is not as simple as it looks. Your medical doctors experience will make the differnce in the possible need for a "touch up" or hitting the mark the first time. This medical book gives so much information that anyone considering eye surgery should have it. You will be spending at least a couple of thousand dollars for lasik (or less if you go to a "puppy mill").

Brian V Vance was approx 20/800 with high astigmatism and am now 20/20!! Recommend his doctor in Denver (He did a lot of research)if you can make it. Dr. Spivack at the Spivack Vision Center Englewood Colorado "spivack.com"

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Lasik: The Eye Laser Miracle: The Complete Guide to Better Vision

"Lasik: The Eye Laser Miracle: The Complete Guide to Better Vision" is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.

What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me?
What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment?
How do I judge whether a medical doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment?
Will the eye surgery procedure be painful?
When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading?
Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse?
How well has the FDA monitored this technique?
How many people have successfully undergone the procedure?

All answer of these question can be found in "Lasik: The Eye Laser Miracle: The Complete Guide to Better Vision".

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Lasik Vision Correction : The Exciting New Laser Eye Surgery (Doctor To Patient Series)

"Lasik Vision Correction : The Exciting New Laser Eye Surgery (Doctor To Patient Series)" was published by Medworld Publishing on 2000. Somebody also suggested to read "LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists".

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The Art of LASIK

G. Richard Cohen, MD said that he thoroughly enjoyed reading and reviewing this "The Art of LASIK ". This medical book is nice illustrated and contains complete information a LASIK surgeon needs to perform successful eye surgery.

The Art of LASIK, 2E brings you through every aspect of LASIK eye surgery, starting with the evolution of LASIK and ending with the most complex situations encountered during this LASIK eye surgery. The contributors not only detail specific cases and how they were addressed, but also include postoperative results at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Covering everything from the fundamentals of LASIK, individual techniques, instrumentation, complications, and complex cases, this new edition is important for everyone interested in this cutting-edge field of ophthalmic surgery. Ten complete chapters are devoted to complications alone.

The Art of LASIK is the second edition of the best-selling title Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery: Practice and Principles. Containing more than 40 chapters, this new edition is significantly larger than the first and provides the most up-to-date techniques and results of the LASIK eye surgery procedure. With more than 800 photographs, including 250 pictures detailing complications, this medical book is the one of the most complete medical books available on LASIK.

This medical book also have some special features. It containts More than 250 pictures on LASIK complications.Over 800 color photographs, including many schematic eye pictures. Ten complex LASIK cases, including some of the worst surgical problems and how they were managed by the experts. Contributions from international surgeons provide a variety of surgical experiences and outcomes. Total international experience of contributors is more than 100,000 eyes.

Paul Comlee said that "The Art of LASIK" can be used by patients who are keenly interested in this topic although this is a textbook for professionals. Machat is clearly a leader in his field, and this medical book can be rated "6 stars". Paul Comlee would consider this text to be the "Bible" of LASIK.

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LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists

"LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists" is the optometrists guide to all aspects of the clients LASIK journey! Intensely practical and highly accessible, this essential LASIK handbook provides a key reference for any optometrist needing to give objective information to patients considering LASIK eye surgery. It follows a typical patient journey through the LASIK procedure and covers the normal outcomes as well as any complications. All aspects of the optometrist's role are covered, from pre-selection, referral and data collection through to counselling, procedures and aftercare. If you want to give your patients an informed opinion about refractive surgery or are co-managing LASIK patients, you cannot be without this medical book.

"LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists" is highly practical, bullet points, tables, boxes, practical advice, clinical tips. It covers patient journey through the procedure - what goes right as well as what can go wrong. "LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists" containts important ancillary material on www.optometryonline.net guidelines, protocols, decision making pathways, videoclips of procedures. This medical book is highly illustrated and beautifully designed so that you can find the information instantly and at a glance when you are working in a busy clinic. "LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists" is very synoptic but wide ranging in its contents from pre-selection through to post-operative management and referrals.We can conclude that "LASIK: A Handbook for Optometrists" is an essential white coat pocket book.

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Refractive Eye Surgery

Chris A. Knobbe, M.D. is an eye physician and surgeon. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. After has graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado, he subsequently completed a transitional internship at Denver Presbyterian and St. Luke’s Hospital systems before completing his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Knobbe is now in private practice in the Dallas, Texas area. He has specialized in cataract and refractive surgery since beginning private practice in 1994. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Knobbe is also the founder and president of the prominent website, EyeMDLink.com, the basic content of which was written and developed by Dr. Knobbe. EyeMDLink.com was launched in 2000 and has attracted millions of visitors since.
Now,Chris A. Knobbe, M.D. has written Refractive Eye Surgery which containts the definitive treatise on refractive surgical procedures to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Refractive Eye Surgery is intended specifically for the consumer and is written in patient-friendly language. No matter what your age or degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia (need for readers) Dr. Knobbe provides guidance to the refractive surgical procedures that will be best to help your eye's problems. This is the only medical book you will need to fully understand refractive surgical procedures, including associated risks as well as benefits, and even how to choose your surgeon. A lifetime of your vision is at stake – choose wisely!


David Welborn said that "Refractive Eye Surgery" gave him all the information that he needed in order to make an educated decision regarding which refractive surgery was right for him. It is written in terms that a regular person can comprehend, which in turn, enabled him to communicate with his own medical doctor more clearly.

David Welborn highly recommend this book if you are considering refractive surgery of any kind. You will be glad you did!

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LASIK: A Guide to Laser Vision Correction

William Beatty said that LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) has become such a famous and overhyped procedure that prospective patients need the understandable account of the process that this small medical book provides. Its three well-trained and experienced authors begin with the anatomy and physiology of the eye and the meanings of those cryptic numbers on a prescription for glasses. After summarizing LASIK's history, authors tell what conditions make one a good candidate for LASIK and the qualifications a prospective patient should seek in a LASIK surgeon. Those include training, experience, and using eye-tracking and other up-to-date procedures and equipment. Reports from patients who have undergone LASIK can be meaningful, authors say, but information on the Internet is much less valuable and may be misleading. They describe the operation proper and postoperative processes in detail, look closely at risks and possible complications, and conclude with lists of further informational resources. Clear and complete in both text and illustrations, this patient advisor should be a good circulator.
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