Glaucoma in Optometric Practice
Published on 6. November 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-632-02772-9 (ISBN)
Description
A new, thoroughly practical textbook devoted to the early diagnosis of glaucoma, a common eye disease and a leading cause of blindness. The book includes the most recent advances in research and clinical techniques.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
85
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
Weight
693 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-02772-9 (9780632027729)
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Content
Historical background and evolution of primary health care; Definition of glaucoma: Classification, prognosis, prevalence, risk factors; The eye examination; Optic disc changes in glaucoma; Optic disc changes in open-angle glaucoma; Visual fields; Angle-closure glaucoma; Secondary glaucoma; Glaucomas in the young; Glaucoma management; Problems patients have; A background for glaucoma