Glaucoma affects all age groups and is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. It is imperative that practicing clinicians and surgeons recognize both primary and secondary glaucoma as well as cases of glaucoma associated with other disorders. Atlas of Glaucoma, Third Edition provides an in-depth review and analysis of the management of glaucoma and discusses research advancements that have resulted in the latest therapies.
See What's New in the Third Edition:
The influence of the cornea on intraocular pressure measurements and new devices designed to account for this
Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT)
New statistical methods for tracking rates of progression
New medications released since 2006
New chapter on trabecular bypass surgery
Additional topics include:
Classification of glaucoma
Measurement of intraocular pressure and gonioscopy
The optic nerve
Psychophysical and electrophysiological testing in glaucoma
Primary open-angle, secondary open-angle, and angle closure glaucomas
Ocular blood flow and metabolism
Medical therapy and surgical treatments
Aqueous shunts
Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
Treatment of developmental glaucoma
This colorful atlas contains detailed captions for each illustration, making it ideal for teaching purposes as well as a reference for the practicing ophthalmologist.
Glaucoma encompasses a wide variety of clinical entities, clinical findings, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options. This book presents a vast assemblage of insight from internationally recognized experts.