Main description:

Glaucoma is a condition of the eye in which the optic nerve is damaged due to increased fluid pressure in the eye. Left untreated, the condition may lead to permanent blindness.

Presented as a collection of clinical case studies, this book is a complete guide to the treatment of glaucoma for both ophthalmologists and trainees.

Beginning with an introduction to ocular hypertension, investigation techniques and the diagnosis of glaucoma, the following chapters describe different treatment methods. Potential surgical complications are discussed in detail to help clinicians determine the most appropriate management options. The final section covers clinical trials in glaucoma.

Clinical photographs, flow charts and algorithms for patient management enhance learning.

Key Points

Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
Presented as collection of clinical case studies
In depth discussion on surgical complications
Includes photographs, flow charts and algorithms to assist learning

Contents:

Ocular Hypertension
Glaucoma Suspect
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Medical Therapy: Monotherapy, Fixed Combinations, Side Effects and Quality of Life Implications
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Angle Closure Glaucoma

Trabeculectomy versus Tube
Choice of Surgery: Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy
Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation
Endocyclophotocoagulation

Complications after Trabeculectomy
Tube Complications
Complications of Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy
Complications of Newer Surgeries

Glaucoma in Children
Postrefractive Surgery Glaucoma
Glaucoma after Vitreoretinal Surgery
Neovascular Glaucoma
Cataract and Glaucoma
Compliance

Informed Consents

How to Overcome Imaging Artifacts and Prevent Misinterpretation of Imaging Results
Sources of Errors While Interpreting Perimetry
Sources of Errors While Performing and Interpreting Tonometry

Clinical Trials in Glaucoma
Basics of a Trial Design for Glaucoma