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Shields' Textbook of Glaucoma

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This popular reference on glaucoma management now offers a more practical and clinically focused textbook for ophthalmologists and residents. Readers find new or extensively updated information on cellular and molecular biology of the eye, molecular genetics and classification of glaucomas, epidemiology and public health, screening and risk assessment, congenital and developmental glaucomas with anomalies, pseudo-exfoliation syndrome, and management of the glaucoma patient and approach to treatment. Key points and “Pearls” are summarized at the end of each chapter.

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Publication date
2004
Issue number
5
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
724
Dimensions (mm)
216 x 279
Weight (g)
2223
  • INTRODUCTION
    An Overview of Glaucoma 1

    SECTION I The Basic Aspects of Glaucoma

  • Cellular and Molecular Biology of Aqueous Humor Dynamics 5
  • Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry 36
  • Gonioscopy and Other Techniques for Assessing the Anterior Segment 59
  • Optic Nerve, Retina, and Choroid 73
  • Assessment of Visual Fields 116
  • Glaucomatous Influence on Visual Function 143

    SECTION II The Clinical Forms of Glaucoma

  • Classification of the Glaucomas 155
  • Molecular Genetics of the Glaucomas 163
  • Clinical Epidemiology of Glaucoma 170
  • The Glaucoma Suspect:: When to Treat? 191
  • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma and Normal-Tension Glaucoma 197
  • Pupillary-Block Glaucomas 217
  • Congenital Glaucomas 235
  • Developmental Glaucomas with Associated Anomalies 252
  • Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome 272
  • Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Corneal Endothelium 288
  • Pigmentary Glaucomas and Other Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Iris and Ciliary Body 303
  • Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Lens 318
  • Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Retina, Vitreous, and Choroid 328
  • Glaucomas Associated with Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure 347
  • Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Tumors 353
  • Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Inflammation 371
  • Steroid-Induced Glaucoma 387
  • Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Hemorrhage 393
  • Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Trauma 403
  • Glaucomas After Ocular Surgery 410 Color section follows the front matter

    SECTION III Management of Glaucoma

  • Management of the Glaucoma Patient 437
  • Principles of Pharmacology for Glaucoma 446
  • Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists 457
  • Prostaglandins and Hypotensive Lipids 471
  • Adrenergic Stimulators 484
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 493
  • Cholinergic Agents 501
  • Hyperosmotics 509
  • Neuroprotection and Other Investigational Antiglaucoma Drugs 512
  • Anatomic Principles of Glaucoma Surgery 520
  • Principles of Laser Surgery for Glaucoma 524
  • Surgery of the Anterior Chamber Angle and Iris 529
  • Principles of Incisional Surgery 563
  • Filtering Surgery 568
  • Drainage Implant Surgery 610
  • Medical and Surgical Treatments for Childhood Glaucomas 626
  • Cyclodestructive Surgery 644
  • Surgical Approaches for Coexisting Glaucoma and Cataract 662 Subject Index 673
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