“Calling all optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and trainee ophthalmologists. Everything you wanted to know about cataract and refractive surgery but were afraid to ask!” ‘This sounds good but how will it help me become a better clinician?’ This book covers the basics, equips you with the indispensable knowledge to confidently advise guide your patients before and after surgery. Presented in a style that is easy to navigate and quickly ‘dip into’ if and when required. The title speaks for itself: It’s an essential, oozing with information for successful patient management. The purpose of this book is to help you understand, advise and manage effectively patients presenting for cataract or refractive surgery. The authors have been presenting education workshops on these topics for over 15 years and have been totally convinced of the need for a simple text that is: (i) Practical, focused on the issues that concern the bulk of your patients on a near daily basis. (ii) Easy to navigate from start to finish incorporating a ‘how to’ approach. (iii) Styled allowing you to quickly find the specific information you want and when you want it. (iv) A unique blend that combines the historical landmarks in these disciplines with clinical and research experiences preparing you to meet the challenges for your patient today and tomorrow.