| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 530 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Sect. I. Epidemiology and genetics of glaucoma -- 1. Epidemiology of glaucoma -- 2. Glaucoma genetics -- Sect. II. Determinants of intraocular pressure -- 3. Anatomy and physiology of aqueous humor formation -- 4. Anatomy and physiology of aqueous humor overflow -- 5. Gonioscopy -- 6. Intraocular pressure and tonometry -- 7. Aqueous humor dynamics -- Sect. III. The optic nerve -- 8. Anatomy and physiology of the optic nerve -- 9. Clinical evaluation of the optic nerve head -- 10. Glaucomatous optic neuropathy -- 11 Quantitative imaging of the optic disc -- 12. Evaluating the nerve fiber layer -- 13. Perimetry -- Sect. IV. The Glaucomas -- 14. Classification of glaucoma -- 15. Primary open-angle glaucoma -- 16. Angle-closure glaucoma -- 17. Childhood glaucoma -- 18. Steroid-induced glaucoma -- 19. Pigment dispersion syndrome and pigmentary glaucoma -- 20. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma -- 21. Neovascular glaucoma -- 22. Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome -- 23. Elevated episcleral venous pressure and glaucoma -- 24. Ocular trauma, hemorrhage, and glaucoma -- 25. Lens-induced glaucoma -- 26. Ocular inflammation and glaucoma -- 27. Retinal disorders and glaucoma -- 28. Glaucoma after anterior segment surgery -- 29. Intraocular tumors and glaucoma -- 30. Systemic diseases and glaucoma -- Sect. V. Medical therapy of glaucoma -- 31. Principles of ocular medications -- 32. Adrenergic agonists -- 33. Adrenergic antagonists -- 34. Cholinergic agents -- 35. Prostaglandin analogs -- 36. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors -- 37. Hyperosmotic agents -- 38. Neuroprotection Sect. VI. Laser therapy of glaucoma -- 39. Basics of lasers -- 40 Laser trabeculoplasty -- 41. Laser iridotomy -- 42. Cyclodestruction -- Sect. VII. Surgical therapy of glaucoma -- 43. Filtration surgery -- 44. Cataract surgery and glaucoma -- 45. Aqueous shunts -- 46. Ocular hypotony -- Index |
| Summary |
Rapid advances in identifying the epidemiology, physiology, and genetics of glaucoma have led to dramatic developments in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. This .. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Subject |
Glaucoma.
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Glaucoma
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MEDICAL -- Ophthalmology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Vision.
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Glaucoma
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Morrison, John C., 1951-
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Pollack, Irvin P
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| LC no. |
2002075001 |
| ISBN |
1423788206 |
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9781423788201 |
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9781588905918 |
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1588905918 |
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9786612950032 |
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661295003X |
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