| Description |
1 online resource (545 pages) |
| Contents |
Glaucoma: Science and Practice; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword 1; Foreword 2; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Section I. Epidemiology and Genetics of Glaucoma; Chapter 1 Epidemiology of Glaucoma; Chapter 2 Glaucoma Genetics; Section II. Determinants of Intraocular Pressure; Chapter 3 Anatomy and Physiology of Aqueous Humor Formation; Chapter 4 Anatomy and Physiology of Aqueous Humor Outflow; Chapter 5 Gonioscopy; Chapter 6 Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry; Chapter 7 Aqueous Humor Dynamics; Section III. The Optic Nerve |
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Chapter 8 Anatomy and Physiology of the Optic NerveChapter 9 Clinical Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head; Chapter 10 Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy; Chapter 11 Quantitative Imaging of the Optic Disc; Chapter 12 Evaluating the Nerve Fiber Layer; Chapter 13 Perimetry; Section IV. The Glaucomas; Chapter 14 Classification of Glaucoma; Chapter 15 Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma; Chapter 16 Angle-Closure Glaucoma; Chapter 17 Childhood Glaucoma; Chapter 18 Steroid-Induced Glaucoma; Chapter 19 Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and Pigmentary Glaucoma; Chapter 20 Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma |
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Chapter 21 Neovascular GlaucomaChapter 22 Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome; Chapter 23 Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure and Glaucoma; Chapter 24 Ocular Trauma, Hemorrhage, and Glaucoma; Chapter 25 Lens-Induced Glaucoma; Chapter 26 Ocular Inflammation and Glaucoma; Chapter 27 Retinal Disorders and Glaucoma; Chapter 28 Glaucoma After Anterior Segment Surgery; Chapter 29 Intraocular Tumors and Glaucoma; Chapter 30 Systemic Diseases and Glaucoma; Section V. Medical Therapy of Glaucoma; Chapter 31 Principles of Ocular Medications; Chapter 32 Adrenergic Agonists |
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Chapter 33 Adrenergic AntagonistsChapter 34 Cholinergic Agents; Chapter 35 Prostaglandin Analogs; Chapter 36 Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; Chapter 37 Hyperosmotic Agents; Chapter 38 Neuroprotection; Section VI. Laser Therapy of Glaucoma; Chapter 39 Basics of Lasers; Chapter 40 Laser Trabeculoplasty; Chapter 41 Laser Iridotomy; Chapter 42 Cyclodestruction; Section VII. Surgical Therapy of Glaucoma; Chapter 43 Filtration Surgery; Chapter 44 Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma; Chapter 45 Aqueous Shunts; Chapter 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 new text offers you concise coverage of every major clinical breakthrough, as well as the basic science needed to thoroughly understand all manifestations of the disease. It is written by a "who's who" of international experts, who share their tips and techniques in every information-filled chapter |
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Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pollack, Irvin P
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| ISBN |
9781588905918 |
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1588905918 |
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