
Atlas of Glaucoma
CRC Press
3rd Edition
Published on 4. June 2014
Book
Hardback
362 pages
978-1-4822-0921-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 glaucoma
Measurement of intraocular pressure and gonioscopy
The optic nerve
Psychophysical and electrophysiological testing in glaucoma
Primary open-angle, secondary open-angle, and angle closure glaucomas
Ocular blood flow and metabolism
Medical therapy and surgical treatments
Aqueous shunts
Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
Treatment of developmental glaucoma
This 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.
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 glaucoma
Measurement of intraocular pressure and gonioscopy
The optic nerve
Psychophysical and electrophysiological testing in glaucoma
Primary open-angle, secondary open-angle, and angle closure glaucomas
Ocular blood flow and metabolism
Medical therapy and surgical treatments
Aqueous shunts
Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
Treatment of developmental glaucoma
This 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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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional Reference
Illustrations
659 farbige Abbildungen, 32 farbige Tabellen
32 Tables, color; 659 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1252 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4822-0921-1 (9781482209211)
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Neil T. Choplin | Carlo E. Traverso
Atlas of Glaucoma
E-Book
06/2014
3rd Edition
CRC Press
€264.99
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Neil T. Choplin | Carlo E. Traverso
Atlas of Glaucoma
E-Book
06/2014
3rd Edition
CRC Press
€265.99
Available for download
Previous edition

Neil T. Choplin | Diane C. Lundy
Atlas of Glaucoma, Second Edition
Book
02/2007
2nd Edition
Informa Healthcare
€206.84
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Persons
Neil T. Choplin, MD is in private practice at Eye Care of San Diego specializing in glaucoma. He is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland and former Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center San Diego. His research interests include visual field testing, glaucoma medications, and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis.
Carlo E. Traverso, MD is Professor and Chairman, Clinica Oculistica of Di.N.O.G.M.I.,University of Genova, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genova, Italy. He is President of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS).
Carlo E. Traverso, MD is Professor and Chairman, Clinica Oculistica of Di.N.O.G.M.I.,University of Genova, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genova, Italy. He is President of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS).
Content
Introduction to Glaucoma. Classification of Glaucoma. Aqueous Humor Dynamics. Intraocular Pressure and Its Measurement. Gonioscopy. The Optic Nerve in Glaucoma. Optic Disc, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Macular Analysis for Glaucoma. Psychophysical and Electrophysiological Testing in Glaucoma: Visual Fields and Other Functional Tests. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Its Variants. Secondary Open-Angle Glaucomas. Angle-Closure Glaucomas. Ocular Blood Flow and Metabolism. The Developmental Glaucomas. Medical Therapy for Glaucoma. Laser Surgery in the Treatment of Glaucoma. Filtration Surgery. Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery. Aqueous Shunts. Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. Treatment of Developmental Glaucoma. Trabecular Bypass Surgery.