Atlas of Glaucoma

Neil T. Choplin (Eye Care of San Diego, California, USA), Carlo E. Traverso

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CRC Press Inc
04 June 2014

Ophthalmology; Surgery; Medical charts, colour atlases

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.

Edited by: Neil T. Choplin (Eye Care of San Diego California USA), Carlo E. Traverso
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 1.252kg
ISBN: 9781482209211
ISBN 10: 1482209217
Pages: 362
Publication Date: 04 June 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction to Glaucoma. Classification of Glaucoma. Aqueous Humor Dynamics. Intraocular Pressure and Its Measurement. Gonioscopy. The Optic Nerve in Glaucoma. Optic Disc, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Macular Analysis for Glaucoma. Psychophysical and Electrophysiological Testing in Glaucoma: Visual Fields and Other Functional Tests. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Its Variants. Secondary Open-Angle Glaucomas. Angle-Closure Glaucomas. Ocular Blood Flow and Metabolism. The Developmental Glaucomas. Medical Therapy for Glaucoma. Laser Surgery in the Treatment of Glaucoma. Filtration Surgery. Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery. Aqueous Shunts. Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. Treatment of Developmental Glaucoma. Trabecular Bypass Surgery.

Neil T. Choplin, MD is in private practice at Eye Care of San Diego specializing in glaucoma. He is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland and former Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center San Diego. His research interests include visual field testing, glaucoma medications, and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis. Carlo E. Traverso, MD is Professor and Chairman, Clinica Oculistica of Di.N.O.G.M.I.,University of Genova, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino – IST Genova, Italy. He is President of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS).