Description
This practical, clinical guide presents a concise, yet thorough, overview of the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. It features state-of-the-art glaucoma care from risk factors to referral indications. Written by more than 50 experts in the field, the text provides solid coverage of topics such as surgical techniques, race considerations, and pharmacological management. A full-color photo section features different views of the optic nerve, while crystal clear illustrations depict complex surgical procedures. Plus, an outline format, bulleted lists, algorithms, and tables provide easy access to information for the busy clinician.
Product Details
Reference
31250
EAN13
9780750673105
ISBN
9780750673105
Data sheet
Publication date
2004
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
624
Dimensions (mm)
152 x 229
Weight (g)
993
I: Defining the Problem 1. Epidemiology and Risk Factors 2. Genetic Counseling of Glaucoma Patients II: Evaluating the Patient 3. Examination of the Anterior Segment 4. Measuring Intraocular Pressure 5. Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head 6. Visual Field Examination III: The Pharmacology of Medical Management 7. Medical Management of Glaucoma 8. Interaction of Antiglaucoma Medications and Systemic Medications/Drug Interactions IV: A General Approach to the Management of Difficult Glaucoma 9. Glaucoma Suspect 10. Angle Closure Glaucoma 11. Advanced Glaucoma 12. Low Tension Glaucoma 13. Pigmentary Glaucoma and Dispersion 14. Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma 15. Glaucoma and Uveitits 16. Cataracts and Glaucoma 17. Aphakia and Pseudophakia Glaucoma 18. Postpenetrating Keratoplasty-Associated 19. Neovascular Glaucoma 20. Iridocomeal Endothelial Syndrome 21. Glaucoma After Scleral Buckling and Vitrectomy 22. Malignant Glaucoma 23. Nontraumatic Len-Induced Glaucoma 24. Glaucoma in Traumatized Eyes 25. Glaucoma Associated with Intraocular Tumors 26. Glaucoma Associated with Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure 27. Congenital Glaucoma 28. Pregnancy and GlaucomaV: Special Surgical Techniques and Complications 29 Laser Treatment in Glaucoma 30. Special Surgical Techniques 31. Glaucoma Filtration Surgery 32. Combined Procedures for Cataracts and Glaucoma 33. Implantation of Setons in Glaucoma 34. Pharmacologic Modulation of Filtration Surgery 35. Cycloablation Procedures 36. Management of Surgical ComplicationsVI: Visual Field Examination VII: Glaucoma in Specific Populations 37. Glaucoma in Specific High Risk Racial and Ethnic GroupsVIII: Legal and Coding Considerations in Glaucoma 38. Risk Management in Glaucoma 39. Proper Coding of Glaucoma Diagnoses and Procedures