Corneal surgeons are very interested in anterior lamellar keratoplasty because of its immediate and noticeable results for patients, both physically and optically. The intrinsic benefits of the more recent DALK, femtosecond assisted DALK, TILK, and other keratoplasty treatments substantially outweigh the disadvantages of the older methods.

Dr. Soosan Jacob’s book Mastering DALK: A Video Textbook on Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty blends animated surgical video demonstrations with textual information that provides practical explanations.

This unique book and accompanying video website provide a comprehensive education on DALK, covering everything from pre-operative to post-operative patient management and all surgical techniques in between. This covers the background information and fundamentals of lamellar keratoplasty, as well as lessons on the numerous surgical methods that are now in use, suggestions for challenging cases, and handling potential side effects.

Every chapter has crisp photos and graphics, accompanied by videos on the companion website that walk readers through techniques and provide detailed directions. The same group of top worldwide specialists that wrote all of the clinical tidbits, insider knowledge, and tactics throughout the book also conduct and narrate the procedures in these films.

Among the videos are a few that
Finding the Lost Bubble with Type 1 Big Bubble Groove Peel DALK Supported by Femtosecond Laser DALK Smile Take a Dermoid Out of It
Mastering DALK: A Video Textbook on Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty is an easily consumable resource for any surgeon wishing to include anterior lamellar keratoplasty into their practice. It offers both the invaluable visual presentation and the essential material of a book.

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