The Pediatric Glaucomas

by Mandal & Netland

• ISBN13: 9780750673365
• ISBN10: 0750673362
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-10-13
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Publishers

Summary

Here is a comprehensive and up-to-date source on the origins, diagnosis, and management of glaucomas in children. The authors balance evidence-based management guidelines with perspectives from their abundant direct clinical experience. Coverage includes the most recent advances in genetics, medical therapy, and surgical treatment...long-term management...treatment of intractable glaucomas...and other timely topics. Explores the newest knowledge about epidemiology and genetics · medical therapies · surgical management · management of refractory glaucoma · long-term management · penetrating keratoplasty or aphakia/ pseudophakia in children with glaucoma · and much more. Combines evidence-based recommendations with the authors' expert observations and opinions. Reviews important historical developments in pediatric glaucoma treatment. Reflects the most recent terminology and classifications in the field. Uses full-color clinical photographs and line drawings to illustrate important visual concepts. Offers comprehensive references, as well as tables and figures that summarize information from the literature at a glance.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
Historical Perspective of Developmental Glaucomas	1	(4)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Terminology and Classification of Developmental Glaucomas	5	(6)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Embryologic Basis of Developmental Glaucomas	11	(8)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Epidemiology and Genetics of Developmental Glaucomas	19	(4)
Shirly G. Panicker
Aramati B.M. Reddy
Pathology and Pathogenesis of Developmental Glaucomas	23	(4)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Primary Congenital Glaucoma	27	(14)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Secondary Congenital Glaucoma	41	(14)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Overview of the Management of Developmental Glaucomas	55	(4)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Medical Therapy of Pediatric Glaucoma	59	(6)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Initial Surgical Treatment of Congenital Glaucoma	65	(12)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Simultaneous Surgery for Bilateral Congenital Glaucoma	77	(4)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Management of Refractory Pediatric Glaucoma	81	(8)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Penetrating Keratoplasty in Children with Developmental Glaucomas	89	(4)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Glaucomas in Aphakia and Pseudophakia after Congenital Cataract Surgery	93	(10)
Anil K. Mandal
Peter A. Netland
Management of Residual Vision in Pediatric Glaucoma	103	(4)
Vijaya K. Gothwal
Index	107