Glaucoma: Medical diagnosis & therapyElsevier Health Sciences, 1 janv. 2009 - 696 pages Recent dramatic advances in diagnosis, as well as medical treatment, mean that you can offer your glaucoma patients more timely and effective interventions. Volume One in this brand-new clinical reference focuses on the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of glaucoma treatment, and the latest imaging techniques such as ultrasound biomicroscopy and optical coherence tomography as well as new compounds, combinations, and classes of drugs. You'll get the comprehensive, expert guidance you need to make optimal use of these new approaches.online and in print! Presents world-class expertise through advice from leading specialists across six continents. Covers hot topics such as ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), the various types of glaucoma, alpha agonists, and more. Highlights nuances of glaucoma presentation in 600 high-quality images and photographs that help you visualize key diagnostic findings and operative procedures. Features an entire section devoted to new horizons, including the latest in stem cell research, gene transfer, and implants. Allows quick reference thanks to a well-organized, user-friendly full-color layout. Provides access to the contents of the book online, fully searchable for rapid consultation from any place with an Internet connection. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued. |
Table des matières
Section 2 Pathogenesis | 43 |
Section 3 Diagnosis of Glaucoma | 101 |
Section 4 Types of Glaucoma | 291 |
Section 5 Principles of Management | 449 |
Section 6 Medical Therapy | 515 |
Section 7 New Horizons | 577 |
Section 8 Emergency Care Management | 623 |
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Glaucoma, Volume 1 Tarek M. Shaarawy,Tarek Shaarawy,Mark B. Sherwood,R. A. Hitchings,Jonathan G. Crowston Aucun aperçu disponible - 2015 |
Expressions et termes fréquents
abnormal acute analysis angle closure angle glaucoma angle-closure glaucoma anterior chamber apraclonidine aqueous humor Arch Ophthalmol assessment associated axons baseline blindness brimonidine cataract chamber changes CHAPTER chronic ciliary body clinical corneal damage detection DIAGNOSIS OF GLAUCOMA disease drugs effects elevated evaluation eyes field defects FIGURE fixed combination gene genetic glau glaucoma patients glaucomatous optic gonioscopy increased intraocular pressure Invest Ophthalmol iridotomy iris lamina cribrosa latanoprost lens measurements mechanism mmHg neovascularization nerve fiber layer neuroprotective neuroretinal rim normal ocular hypertension ophthalmic Ophthalmol 2006 Ophthalmol Vis Sci Ophthalmology optic disc optic nerve head optic neuropathy outflow perimetry peripapillary peripheral pigment pilocarpine POAG population posterior prevalence primary angle-closure primary open-angle glaucoma progression prostaglandin reduced retinal ganglion cells risk factors RNFL scanning scleral screening segment surgery syndrome therapy timolol tion tissue topical trabecular meshwork trabeculectomy treatment uveitis vision visual field loss