Atlas of Glaucoma

<p>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. <b>Atlas of Glaucoma Third Edition </b>provides an in-depth review and analysis of the management of glaucoma and discusses research advancements that have resulted in the latest therapies.</p><p>See What's New in the Third Edition:</p><ul> <li>The influence of the cornea on intraocular pressure measurements and new devices designed to account for this </li> <li>Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) </li> <li>New statistical methods for tracking rates of progression </li> <li>New medications released since 2006 </li> <li>New chapter on trabecular bypass surgery</li> <ul> </ul> </ul><p>Additional topics include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Classification of glaucoma</li> <li>Measurement of intraocular pressure and gonioscopy</li> <li>The optic nerve</li> <li>Psychophysical and electrophysiological testing in glaucoma</li> <li>Primary open-angle secondary open-angle and angle closure glaucomas</li> <li>Ocular blood flow and metabolism</li> <li>Medical therapy and surgical treatments</li> <li>Aqueous shunts</li> <li>Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery</li> <li>Treatment of developmental glaucoma</li> </ul><p>This colorful atlas contains detailed captions for each illustration making it ideal for teaching purposes as well as a reference for the practicing ophthalmologist.</p><p>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. </p>