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.

"The third volume of "Cataract and Refractive Surgery" in the Essentials in Ophthalmology series highlights the remarkable advances that are taking place in both cataract and refractive surgery. Major progress is occurring in our ability to image the eye, manage complex situations, provide superior quality of vision and address the critical issue of surgical management of presbyopia.
Topics covered in this volume include:


Anterior segment imaging


Micro-incisional lens surgery


Capsular tension rings


Intraocular lens complications and management


Toric IOLs


Wavefront-modified IOLs


Modulation of higher-order aberrations after refractive surgery


Accommodation research


Corneal approaches to treating presbyopia

These topics underscore our growing ability to measure the anatomy and the image-forming capabilities of the eye and to provide it with superior quality and range of vision. The editors believe that this book will be of great value to clinicians who seek to provide their cataract and refractive surgical patients with the highest quality care."

Anterior Segment Imaging.- Microincisional Lens Surgery.- Capsular Tension Rings.- Intraocular Lens Complications and Management.- Toric Intraocular Lenses for Correction of Astigmatism in Primary Cataract Surgery.- Wavefront-Modified IOLs.- How Should We Manipulate Higher-Order Aberrations After Refractive Surgery?.- Current State of Accommodation Research.- Corneal Approaches to the Treatment of Presbyopia.