Becker-Shaffer's diagnosis and therapy of the glaucomas

Authored by three prominent specialists in the field, this text provides comprehensive coverage of diagnostic and treatment modalities for optimal glaucomamanagement. Revised throughout, this new edition presents the latest guidancein clinical examination, randomized trials, medical treatment, laser therapy,and surgical procedures. Hundreds of illustrations-with many classic black and white figures from the previous editions supplemented with new color images-depict the features of glaucomas and step-by-step procedures for their management, while expanded use of highlighted boxes, lists, and summary tables make the material easy to access. Evidence-based and updated information on all aspects of the glaucomas-including physiology, genetics, interventional trials, and new surgical techniques-offer a well-rounded foundation of knowledge for making the most informed diagnoses and choosing the most effective course of treatment. INDICE: Foreword Preface List of ContributorsDedicationAcknowledgementsPart i - IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction and Classification of the GlaucomasPart ii - Aqueous dynamicsChapter 2 Aqueus Humor FormationChapter 3 Aqueous Humor Outflow SystemWith the assistance of Murra y A JohnstoneChapter 4 Intraocular PressurePart iii - Clincial examinationSection 1Chapter 5 Methods of GonioscopyChapter 6 Gonioscopic anatomyChapter 7 Clinical Interpretation of Gonioscopic FindingsSection 2Chapter 8 Visual Field Theory and MethodsChapter 9 Techniques and Variables in Visual Field TestingChapter 10 Visual Field Interpretation Chapter 11 Other psychophysical testsSection 3Chapter 12 Optic Nerve Anatomyand PathophysiologyChapter 13 Clinical Evaluation of the Optic Nerve HeadChapter 14 Optic Nerve ImagingWith the assistance of Robert J Noecker and Larissa CamejoPart iv - Clinical entitiesChapter 15 Primary angle closure glaucomaChapter 16 Secondary angle closure glaucoma Chapter 17 Primary Open-Angle GlaucomaChapter 18 Secondary Open-Angle GlaucomaChapter 19 Combined Mechanism glaucomaChapter 20 Developmental and childhood glaucomaChapter 21 Genetics of GlaucomaPart v - ManagementChapter 22 Introduction to Patient ManagementChapter 23 Medical Treatment of Glaucoma: General PrinciplesPart vi - Medical TreatmentChapter 24 The Adrenergic System and Adrenergic AgonistsChapter 25 Adrenergic AntagonistsChapter 26 Cholinergic DrugsChapter 27 Carbonic Anhydrase InhibitorsChapter 28 ProstaglandinsChapter 29 Hyperosmotic agentsPart vii - Laser therapyChapter 30 General aspects of laser therapy With the assistance of Michael BerlinChapter 31 Laser Treatment for Internal Flow BlockWith the assistance of Michael BerlinChapter 32 Laser Treatment For Outflow ObstructionWith the assistanceof Michael BerlinChapter 33 Miscellaneous Laser Procedures Including Laser Ciliary Body TherapyWith the assistance of Michael BerlinPart viii - Surgical Principles and ProceduresChapter 34 General Surgical CareChapter 35 Glaucoma Outflow ProceduresChapter 36 Surgical Management of Cataract and GlaucomaChapter 37 Complications and failure of filtering surgeryChapter 38 Childhood GlaucomasChapter 39 New ideas in glaucoma surgeryPart ix - ConclusionChapter 40 Challenges for the New MillenniumAppendixWith the assistance of Robert N. WeinrebIndex

• ISBN: 978-0-323-02394-8
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 592
• Fecha Publicación: 08/05/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés