Handbook of Glaucoma

'...excellent value for money. There is a wealth of material in the book and the clarity of presentation is superb' Eye News

"...concise and practical..." Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology

Glaucoma is not a single disease that responds to a single treatment. The spectrum of clinical entities encompassing glaucoma include both ocular and systemic conditions. Diagnosis of glaucoma is often difficult to make, thus making its treatment even more difficult. The authors have written a clear and concise guide to the effective diagnosis and treatment of this not-so-simple disease.

Contents:

1. Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology 2. Concept of `glaucoma' Classification 3. The intraocular pressure in glaucoma 4. Anterior chamber angle examination: Gonioscopy and ultrasound biomicroscopy 5. Optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber layer 6. Visual field and other functional tests in glaucoma 7. Chronic or primary open angle glaucoma 8. Primary angle closure glaucoma 9. Secondary glaucomas 10. Pediatric glaucoma & glaucoma associated with developmental disorders 11. Medical therapy 12. Glaucoma laser procedures 13. Glaucoma surgical procedures 14. Non-penetrating glaucoma surgery 15. Treatment overview