Glaucoma

by Krieglstein, Gunter K.; Weinreb, Robert N., M.D.; Grehn, Franz; Stamper, Robert

• ISBN13: 9783540694724
• ISBN10: 3540694722
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-03
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

This third Glaucoma volume of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series, as in the first and the second, provides a picture of recent progress in the field of glaucoma, in both basic clinical research and applied clinical science. Its intention is not to replace textbooks on glaucoma, but to serve as a conceptual bridge between original research and textbook presentation. Topics include:Nonpenetrating Glaucoma SurgeryDetecting Glaucoma Progression by ImaginImaging individual ganglion cells in the human retinaDigital Glaucoma Patient Record and Teleconsultation Systems for GlaucomaNew Glaucoma SurgeriesViscocanalostomyGlaucoma EpidemiologyGenetics and GlaucomaThe editors have set out to provide the reader with diverse and interesting topics reflective of the evidence-based, modern approach to the field of glaucoma.

Table of Contents

Imaging Individual Ganglion Cells in the Human Retina. - The Epidemiology of GlaucomaCircadian Changes in Intraocular Pressure. - Detecting Glaucoma Progression by Imaging. -The Classification of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma. - Uveitic Glaucoma. - Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery. - New Glaucoma Surgical Devices. - Digital Glaucoma Patient Record and Teleconsultation Systems for Glaucoma Specialists: The European Glaucoma Society Glaucocard Project