Glaucoma / [editors] Tarek M. Shaarawy, Mark B. Sherwood, Roger A. Hitchings, Jonathan G. Crowston.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shaarawy, Tarek, editor.

Sherwood, Mark B., editor.

Hitchings, R. A., editor.

Crowston, Jonathan G., editor.

Series:

ClinicalKey.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Glaucoma.

Intraocular Pressure.

Glaucoma--Treatment.

Medical Subjects:

Glaucoma.

Intraocular Pressure.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustration

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Elsevier, Saunders, [2015]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

As the irreversible effects of glaucoma can lead to blindness, there is high demand for early diagnosis and an ongoing need for practitioners to adopt new and evolving medical and surgical treatment options to improve patient outcomes. Glaucoma, Second Edition is the most comprehensive text and online resource in the field delivering expert guidance for the most timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma - aimed at specialists, fellows and general ophthalmologists. More than 300 contributors from six continents provide a truly global perspective and explore new approaches in this user friendly reference which has been updated with enhanced images, more spotlights, new videos, and more.

Contents:

Prevalence and Geographical Variations

Screening for Glaucoma

Economics of Glaucoma Care

Practical Application of Glaucoma Care in Different Societies

Functional Morphology of the Trabecular Meshwork Outflow Pathways

Aqueous Humor Dynamics and Intraocular Pressure Elevation

Pathogenesis of Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy

Mechanical Strain and Restructuring of the Optic Nerve Head

Role of Ocular Blood Flow in the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma

Tonometry and Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation

Visual Fields

Long-Term Follow-Up of Visual Fields

Function-Specific Perimetry

Electrophysiology in Glaucoma Assessment

Gonioscopy

Ultrasound Biomicroscopy *

Angle Imaging: Ultrasound Biomicroscopy and Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography

The Impact of Central Corneal Thickness and Corneal Biomechanics on Tonometry

Optic Disc Photography in the Diagnosis of Glaucoma

Optic Disc Imaging

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) Photography and Computer Analysis

Structure-Function Relationships in Glaucoma

Measuring Glaucoma Progression in Clinical Practice

Techniques Used for Evaluation of Ocular Blood Flow

Genetics of Glaucoma

Genetic Epidemiology

Definitions: What is Glaucoma Worldwide?

Ocular Hypertension

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliative Glaucoma

Pigmentary Glaucoma

Normal-Tension Glaucoma

Childhood Glaucomas

Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Uveitic Glaucoma

Neovascular Glaucoma

Other Secondary Glaucomas

Post-Traumatic Glaucoma

Glaucoma and Intraocular Tumors

Glaucoma in the Phakomatoses and Related Conditions

Management of Ocular Hypertension and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Management of Normal-Tension Glaucoma

An Overview of Angle-Closure Management

Target Intraocular Pressure

Quality of Life

Medical Management of Glaucoma: Cost-Effectiveness

Optimizing Quality of Life: Low-Vision Rehabilitation in Glaucoma

Ocular Hypotensive Medications: Adherence and Performance

Outcomes

Benefit Versus Risk

Prostaglandin Analogues

Beta-Blockers

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Alpha Agonists

Parasympathomimetics

Fixed Combination Therapies in Glaucoma

Ocular Surface Disease and the Role of Preservatives in Glaucoma Medications *

Acute Intraocular Pressure Rise

Glaucoma Secondary to Trauma

Neuroprotection and Neurorepair

Interpreting Clinical Studies on Glaucoma Neuroprotection

Stem Cells: A Future Glaucoma Therapy?

Gene Therapy in Glaucoma

Ultrastructural Imaging

Economics of Surgery Worldwide: Developed Countries

When to Perform Glaucoma Surgery

Lowering Intraocular Pressure: Surgery versus Medications

The Trabecular Meshwork Outflow Pathways: Surgical Aspects

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Peripheral Iridotomy for Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Preoperative Evaluation and Diagnostic Approach

Preoperative Conjunctival Health and Trabeculectomy Outcome

Ophthalmic Anesthesia

Trabeculectomy

Tenon's Cyst Formation, Wound Healing, and Bleb Evaluation

Intraoperative Complications of Trabeculectomy

Early Postoperative Increase in Intraocular Pressure

Shallow Anterior Chamber

Choroidal Effusion

Trabeculectomy-Related Corneal Complications

Aqueous Misdirection

Late Failure of Filtering Bleb

Late Bleb Leaks

Blebitis and Endophthalmitis

Late Hypotony

Cataract Following Trabeculectomy

Risk Factors for Excess Wound Healing

Modulation of Wound Healing: Choice of Antifibrosis Therapies

Technique

Complications Associated with Modulation of Wound Healing in Glaucoma Surgery

Biological Drivers of Postoperative Scarring

Future Strategies

Principle and Mechanism of Function

Deep Sclerectomy

Viscocanalostomy

Complications of Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery

Postoperative Management of Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery

Results of Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery

Cataract Surgery in Open-Angle Glaucoma

The Role of Lens Extraction in Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Cataract Surgery in Patients with Functioning Filtering Blebs

One-site Combined Surgery/Two-site Combined Surgery

Combined Cataract Extraction and Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery

Combined Cataract and Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery

Goniosynechialysis

Preoperative Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Drainage Implant Surgery

Aqueous Shunts: Choice of Implant

Surgical Technique 1 (Molteno Glaucoma Implant)

Surgical Technique 2 (Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant)

Surgical Technique 3 (Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Drainage Implant)

Other Glaucoma Implants

Intraoperative Complications

Postoperative Complications

Glaucoma Implants: Results

Aqueous Shunts after Retinal Surgery

Aqueous Shunts and Keratoplasty

Goniotomy and Trabeculotomy

Further Surgical Options in Children

Cyclodestructive Techniques

Endophotocoagulation

Complications of Cyclodestructive Procedures

Trabectome TM

The Ex-PRES TM Miniature Glaucoma Implant

Canaloplasty

New Glaucoma Surgical Alternatives.

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (ClinicalKey, viewed on Sept. 29, 2014).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780702055416

0702055417

OCLC:

889212513

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.