The lacrimal system: Diagnosis, management & surgery

Lacrimal surgery is not a part of every ophthalmologist's daily practice, but every eye care provider refers patients to the occuloplastic specialist who do these procedures. There have been exciting advances in recent years, including the advent of balloon assisted procedures. But, the increase in lasik procedures have lead to dry eye as a common complication. This book is designed to help Lacrimal surgeons not only avoid their own mistakes, but correct the complications of patients referred to them.

Anatomy. Anatomy of the Lacrimal System. Ethnic and Gender Variation of the Lacrimal System. Histology and Pathology of the Lacrimal System. Nasal Anatomy and Evaluation. Diagnosis. Congenital Etiologies of Lacrimal System Obstructions. Acquired Etiologies of Lacrimal System Obstructions. Evaluation of the Tearing Patient. Imaging of The Lacrimal System. Management and Surgical Technique. The Tear Deficient Patient. Surgery of the Punctum and Canaliculus. Trauma. Primary External Dacryocystorhinostomy. Primary Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy. Transcanalicular Dacryocystorhinostomy. Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy. Endonasal Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy. Balloon Assisted Lacrimal Dacryoplasty – Pediatric. Balloon Assisted Lacrimal Dacryoplasty – Adult. Balloon Assisted Lacrimal Surgery – DCR 5 mm. Balloon Assisted Lacrimal Surgery – DCR 9 mm. Radiofrequency DCR. Mitomycin in Lacrimal Surgery. Revision DCR.

From the reviews:"The book explores the anatomy, diagnosis, and management of lacrimal disorders, and discusses the gamut of disorders, from commonly-seen to rarer etiologies. ... This is clearly targeted to oculoplastic specialists. Because its course covers basic examination skills and an overview of the anatomy, it may be best suited to fellows and clinicians who are earlier in their careers. ... This is a welcome addition to our knowledge of lacrimal anatomy." (Roberta E. Gausas, Doody's Review Service, February, 2008)