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Atlas of Glaucoma, Hardback Book

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Glaucoma affects all age groups and is a leading cause of blindness worldwide.

It is imperative that practicing clinicians and surgeons recognize both primary and secondary glaucoma as well as cases of glaucoma associated with other disorders.

Atlas of Glaucoma, Third Edition provides an in-depth review and analysis of the management of glaucoma and discusses research advancements that have resulted in the latest therapies. See What's New in the Third Edition:The influence of the cornea on intraocular pressure measurements and new devices designed to account for this Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) New statistical methods for tracking rates of progression New medications released since 2006 New chapter on trabecular bypass surgery Additional topics include: Classification of glaucomaMeasurement of intraocular pressure and gonioscopyThe optic nervePsychophysical and electrophysiological testing in glaucomaPrimary open-angle, secondary open-angle, and angle closure glaucomasOcular blood flow and metabolismMedical therapy and surgical treatmentsAqueous shuntsCombined cataract and glaucoma surgeryTreatment of developmental glaucomaThis colorful atlas contains detailed captions for each illustration, making it ideal for teaching purposes as well as a reference for the practicing ophthalmologist. Glaucoma encompasses a wide variety of clinical entities, clinical findings, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options.

This book presents a vast assemblage of insight from internationally recognized experts.

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