In this second English-language edition, existing chaptershave been completely revised and new chapters added. Thenumber of illustrations has been expanded and new terminolo-gy included. The novel how-to approach emphasizes basicprinciples that will help experienced as well as beginningeye surgeons master the unexpected.In this second English-language edition, existing chaptershave been completely revised and new chapters added. Thenumber of illustrations has been expanded and new terminolo-gy included. The novel how-to approach emphasizes basicprinciples that will help experienced as well as beginningeye surgeons master the unexpected.The Paradox of High Success.- Tactics in Ophthalmic Surgery.- 1 Spatial Tactics.- 1.1 Pressure Systems for Regulating Chamber Volume.- 1.1.1 No-Outflow Systems.- 1.1.2 Controlled-Outflow Systems.- 1.1.3 Uncontrolled-Outflow Systems.- 1.1.4 Effect of External Forces on Regulating Systems.- 1.1.5 Basic Safety Strategy for Spatial Tactics.- 1.2 Space-Tactical Instruments.- 1.2.1 Watery Fluids.- 1.2.2 Viscous and Viscoelastic Materials.- 1.2.3 Membranous Implants (Bubbles).- 1.3 The Field of Spatial Tactics.- 1.3.1 The Pressure Chamber of the Globe.- 1.3.2 The Pressure Chamber of the Vitreous.- 1.3.3 Effect of Deforming Forces on the Pressure Chambers of the Eye.- 1.3.4 Deformations Caused by External Forces.- 1.3.5 Deformation by Hinge Folds.- 1.3.6 Margin of Deformation.- 1.3.7 Summary of Safety Strategy for External Forces.- 2 Tissue Tactics.- 2.1 The Application of Mechanical Energy.- 2.1.1 Handles.- 2.1.2 Grasping.- 2.1.3 The Division of Tissues.- 2.1.4 Uniting of Tissues.- 2.2 Application of Heat.- 2.2.1 Heat from an External Source.- 2.2.2 Heat Generation in Tissues.- 2.2.3 Application of Cold.- 2.3 Application of Light.- 2.4 The Utilization of Chemical Effects (Electrolysis).- 3 Preparation of the Operating Field.- 3.1 Lowering the Pressure in the Intraocular Chambers.- 3.2 Anesthesia.lS(