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An eye surgeon, Kelman was at his dentist's office getting his teeth cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner when he got the idea to use a similar device to treat cataracts. Previously, a cataract operation was a painful procedure that required a 10-day hospital stay. But Kelman's new technique, which he introduced in the 1960s, not only made cataract surgery an outpatient procedure, but it was also more successful. Neurosurgeons later adapted Kelman's technique, called phaco-emulsification, to remove tumors from children. Dr. Kelman received the National Medal of Technology from President George H.W. Bush in 1992, was named "Ophthalmologist of the Century" by the International Congress on Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 1994, and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2004. He died June 1 from lung cancer. He was 74. From This is True for 30 May 2004 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Marios Kyriazis List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: $9.95 Editorial Review: Author Marios Kyriazis brings a wealth of medical expertise to one of the most important breakthroughs in recent times to help combat a disease called “senile cataract”, which affects one in five people over the age of fifty-five. In the past, the only treatment available for this chronic condition was painful and potentially dangerous surgery to remove the cataract. Other treatments are now available, specifically, the new Russian breakthrough N-acetylcarnosine. In clinical trials, this treatment has shown dramatic and impressive results in treating age-related cataracts. The Cataract Cure also covers other associated eye disorders including: Glaucoma Macular Degeneration Infection of the cornea Dry eye syndrome Computer vision syndrome Eyestrain Blurred vision The Cataract Cure is an essential resource for those cataract sufferers who are looking for an alternative treatment and want to avoid eye surgery. The answer to curing senile cataract is clear—don’t lose sight of it!  By: Beth M. Ley List Price: $4.95 Amazon Price: $4.95 Editorial Review: Our eyes are perhaps our most delicate and sensitive organs. They are at high risk for damage, especially from UV rays and other causes of free radical damage. Cataracts afflict approximately 29% of Americans between 65 and 74 years of age. Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe visual impairment in older Americans. Approximately 1.7 million have decreased vision and 100,000 are blind from the disease. Glaucoma afflicts over 2 million and has caused blindness in 120,000 people in the United States. It is the leading cause of blindness in African-Americans. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness for Americans under 60. Diabetics are 25 times more at risk for blindness than the generalpopulation. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES? Bilberry and Lutein are clinically proven to help protect against, slow down the progression of and even help reverse these and other common vision disorders. Get the facts on these powerful anti-oxidant vision enhancers!  By: Jae Yong, Ph.D. Kim List Price: $51.95 Amazon Price: $51.95 Editorial Review: Have you ever wished that the experts were sitting next to you or standing by your side during surgery? Essentials of Cataract Surgery is a straightforward, concise, and easy to read reference manual that is equivalent to having the best instructor guiding you on what to do next and how to avoid potential complications. Essentials of Cataract Surgery comprehensively covers the basics of every step of modern cataract surgery from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care. Detailed instructions and pearls are provided for each specific step. Each chapter contains a summary box which highlights the key points from each topic discussed. Additionally, images, diagrams, photographs, and tables are included to enhance understanding of specific topics. Inside Essentials of Cataract Surgery, Dr. Bonnie An Henderson brings together the advice and teaching techniques from the Harvard Intensive Cataract Surgical Training Conference to provide both beginning and practicing surgeons with the personal tips and expert advice of the leading cataract mentors from around the country. Some topics covered include: *Preoperative evaluation *Lens removal techniques *Phaco technology *Fluidics of current phaco machines *Chopping techniques *IOLs *Postoperative complications With detailed information, expert pearls, and a user-friendly format, Essentials of Cataract Surgery is perfect for residents, fellows, medical students, and practicing ophthalmologists looking to improve their surgical techniques.  List Price: $79.95 Amazon Price: $79.95 Editorial Review: Are you looking for concise, practical answers to those questions that are often left unanswered by traditional cataract surgery references? Are you seeking brief, evidence-based advice for complicated cases or complications? Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions provides quick and direct answers to the thorny questions most commonly posed during a “curbside consultation” between surgical colleagues. Dr. David F. Chang, and associate editors Dr. Terry Kim and Dr. Thomas A. Oetting, have designed this unique reference in which 49 of the top cataract consultants in North America offer expert advice, preferences, and opinions on tough clinical questions commonly associated with cataract surgery. The unique Q&A format provides quick access to current information related to cataract surgery with the simplicity of a conversation between two colleagues. Numerous images, diagrams, and references are included to enhance the text and to illustrate surgical pearls. Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions provides information basic enough for residents while also incorporating expert pearls that even high-volume cataract surgeons will appreciate. General ophthalmologists, residents, and cataract specialists alike will benefit from the user-friendly and casual format and the expert advice contained within. Some of the questions that are answered: • What is the best way to manage IFIS? • What should I do differently with a posterior polar cataract? • When and how do I stain the vitreous with intracameral Kenalog? • How do you explant an IOL 6 months following surgery? • Can I mix different multifocal IOLs, or multifocal with monofocal IOLs?  By: Roger Steinert List Price: $269.00 Amazon Price: $253.82 Editorial Review: Authored by a broad spectrum of highly respected contributors, this practical and easy-to-use reference includes sections on preoperative considerations, advances in the techniques and indications for ECCE and phacoemulsification, future trends for cataract extraction and management of pediatric cataracts, intraocular lenses, operative complications and the management of postoperative complications, and much more. This second edition builds upon the solid foundation of the first and brings to your fingertips the most modern, up to date advancements in the field. Features a logical organization that progresses from preoperative evaluation...through surgical management and techniques...to postoperative complications. Offers practical technical advice complemented by step-by-step instructions and over 650 illustrations. Reflects advances in phacoemulsification instruments and techniques. Covers a wealth of hot topics including anesthesia, management of pediatric cataracts, intraocular lenses, and lasers. Updates the latest understandings in pathogenesis and biochemistry. Discusses the use of sutures and suture materials in complex secondary interventions. With over 45 contributing experts. |
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