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Glaucoma : science and practice /

Rapid advances in identifying the epidemiology, physiology, and genetics of glaucoma have led to dramatic developments in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. This ...

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Morrison, John C., 1951-, Pollack, Irvin P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Thieme, ©2003.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Sect. I. Epidemiology and genetics of glaucoma
  • 1. Epidemiology of glaucoma
  • 2. Glaucoma genetics
  • Sect. II. Determinants of intraocular pressure
  • 3. Anatomy and physiology of aqueous humor formation
  • 4. Anatomy and physiology of aqueous humor overflow
  • 5. Gonioscopy
  • 6. Intraocular pressure and tonometry
  • 7. Aqueous humor dynamics
  • Sect. III. The optic nerve
  • 8. Anatomy and physiology of the optic nerve
  • 9. Clinical evaluation of the optic nerve head
  • 10. Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
  • 11 Quantitative imaging of the optic disc
  • 12. Evaluating the nerve fiber layer
  • 13. Perimetry
  • Sect. IV. The Glaucomas
  • 14. Classification of glaucoma
  • 15. Primary open-angle glaucoma
  • 16. Angle-closure glaucoma
  • 17. Childhood glaucoma
  • 18. Steroid-induced glaucoma
  • 19. Pigment dispersion syndrome and pigmentary glaucoma
  • 20. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma
  • 21. Neovascular glaucoma
  • 22. Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome
  • 23. Elevated episcleral venous pressure and glaucoma
  • 24. Ocular trauma, hemorrhage, and glaucoma
  • 25. Lens-induced glaucoma
  • 26. Ocular inflammation and glaucoma
  • 27. Retinal disorders and glaucoma
  • 28. Glaucoma after anterior segment surgery
  • 29. Intraocular tumors and glaucoma
  • 30. Systemic diseases and glaucoma
  • Sect. V. Medical therapy of glaucoma
  • 31. Principles of ocular medications
  • 32. Adrenergic agonists
  • 33. Adrenergic antagonists
  • 34. Cholinergic agents
  • 35. Prostaglandin analogs
  • 36. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
  • 37. Hyperosmotic agents
  • 38. Neuroprotection Sect. VI. Laser therapy of glaucoma
  • 39. Basics of lasers
  • 40 Laser trabeculoplasty
  • 41. Laser iridotomy
  • 42. Cyclodestruction
  • Sect. VII. Surgical therapy of glaucoma
  • 43. Filtration surgery
  • 44. Cataract surgery and glaucoma
  • 45. Aqueous shunts
  • 46. Ocular hypotony
  • Index.