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Atlas of Glaucoma, Third Edition
Neil T. Choplin, Carlo E. Traverso
June 4, 2014 by CRC Press
Reference - 362 Pages - 659 Color
ISBN 9781482209211
Features
•Provides an in-depth review and analysis of the management of glaucoma
•Presents contributions selected by Neil Choplin and Carlo E. Traverso—recognized as leaders and pioneers in the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma
•Discusses research advancements that have resulted in novel therapies
•Includes color illustrations in an atlas format, ideal for teaching purposes and as a reference
Summary
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.
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