The Glaucomas

This book covers open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma, the main types of the disease. Based on management of some 47,000 patients, coverage includes surgical and treatment options as well as diurnal pressure curve, HRT and non-conventional perimetry.

This second volume in a short series on the glaucomas is devoted to the two main types of the disease, open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma. The contents are based on observations and experience gained during the management of more than 40,000 hospital and 7,000 private patients, with follow-up of 10 to 50 years. The book is comprehensive in scope. All aspects of diagnosis are carefully examined, surgical indications and techniques are explained, and the role of medical treatment is evaluated. Importantly, chapters are included on topics that are frequently overlooked in other books but are important to early diagnosis, such as diurnal pressure curve, HRT, and non-conventional perimetry. This volume provides a wealth of information and includes almost 1000 illustrations, the majority in color, as well as an accompanying DVD of surgical techniques. It will be an invaluable asset for all ophthalmologists.

Provides detailed practical advice that helps the reader to learn quickly Includes a wealth of knowledge generally ignored in current books on glaucoma, aiding early diagnosis and treatment Almost 1000 illustrations, the majority in color Accompanying DVD of surgical techniques

Inhalt

Introduction.- Normal Structure and Function.- Intraocular Pressure.- Chamber Angle.- Optic Nerve.- Conventional and Non Conventional Visual Field.- Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.- Medical and Laser Treatment.- Surgical Treatment.- Angle Closure Glaucoma.- Glaucoma and Cataract.- Cataract and Myopia.- Apoptosis.