Main description:

Part of the Oxford American Ophthamology Library, this book provides clear and detailed guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Coverage spans the entire spectrum of glaucoma, including descriptions of traditional and newly emerging modalities available for glaucoma diagnosis and management. Chapters discuss current imaging technology for glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring, providing practical tips using case examples. Management is also
thoroughly addressed, from the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma to management of complex secondary glaucoma. Evidence-based management of glaucoma in different stages of the disease is also discussed with highlights of the multicenter glaucoma clinical trials.

Contents:

1. Intraocular Pressure Measurement ; 2. Gonioscopy ; 3. Visual Field Testing ; 4. Optic Nerve Examination ; 5. Imaging ; 6. Intra-Ocular Inflammation and Glaucoma ; Secondary Glaucoma: Specific Common Entities ; 7. Trauma and Glaucoma Emergencies ; 8. Management of Glaucoma following Intraocular Procedures ; 9. Evidence-based Guidelines in Management of Glaucoma ; 10. Medical Management for Glaucoma ; 11. Laser Treatment for Glaucoma ; 12. Surgical Management for Glaucoma ; 13. Management of Surgical Complications ; 14. New Surgical Techniques