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Taylor & Francis Handbook of Glaucoma 2002 Edition by Augusto Azuara-Blanco, Vital P Costa, Richard P Wilson
Glaucoma is not a single disease that responds to a single treatment. A range of clinical entities is involved, including both ocular and systemic conditions. Glaucoma is difficult to diagnose, and that makes its treatment even more difficult. In this volume, the authors attempt to alleviate confusion about glaucoma. They have written a clear and concise guide to the effective diagnosis and treatment of this not-so-simple disease. Beginning with a full classification and profile and ending with an overview of treatment options, Handbook of Glaucoma distills much of the medical literature into one straightforward reference. This guide is ideal for ophthalmologists, eye surgeons, geriatricians and any clinician attending to glaucoma patients. Table of contents :- Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Concept of "glaucoma" Classification. The intraocular pressure in glaucoma. Anterior chamber angle examination: Gonioscopy and ultrasound biomicroscopy. Optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber layer. Visual field and other functional tests in glaucoma. Chronic or primary open angle glaucoma. Primary angle closure glaucoma. Secondary glaucomas. Pediatric glaucoma & glaucoma associated with developmental disorders. Medical therapy. Glaucoma laser procedures. Glaucoma surgical procedures. Non-penetrating glaucoma surgery. Treatment overview.