Clinical Cases in Glaucoma

An Evidence Based Approach

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

Glaucoma is a condition of the eye in which the optic nerve is damaged due to increased fluid pressure in the eye. Left untreated, the condition may lead to permanent blindness.Presented as a collection of clinical case studies, this book is a complete guide to the treatment of glaucoma for both ophthalmologists and trainees.Beginning with an introduction to ocular hypertension, investigation techniques and the diagnosis of glaucoma, the following chapters describe different treatment methods. Potential surgical complications are discussed in detail to help clinicians determine the most appropriate management options. The final section covers clinical trials in glaucoma.Clinical photographs, flow charts and algorithms for patient management enhance learning.Key PointsComprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment of glaucomaPresented as collection of clinical case studiesIn depth discussion on surgical complicationsIncludes photographs, flow charts and algorithms to assist learning

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-03-22
Mått:216 x 279 x 18 mm
Vikt:700 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:210
Förlag:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN:9789386056962

Utforska kategorier

Medicinsk utrustning och medicinska tekniker inom Medicin
Oftalmologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Shibal BhartiyaSenior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Harayana, India Parul IchhpujaniAssistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India

Innehållsförteckning

Ocular HypertensionGlaucoma SuspectPrimary Open Angle GlaucomaMedical Therapy: Monotherapy, Fixed Combinations, Side Effects and Quality of Life ImplicationsLaser TrabeculoplastyAngle Closure Glaucoma Trabeculectomy versus TubeChoice of Surgery: Nonpenetrating Deep SclerectomyTransscleral CyclophotocoagulationEndocyclophotocoagulationComplications after TrabeculectomyTube ComplicationsComplications of Nonpenetrating Deep SclerectomyComplications of Newer Surgeries Glaucoma in ChildrenPostrefractive Surgery GlaucomaGlaucoma after Vitreoretinal SurgeryNeovascular GlaucomaCataract and GlaucomaComplianceInformed Consents How to Overcome Imaging Artifacts and Prevent Misinterpretation of Imaging ResultsSources of Errors While Interpreting PerimetrySources of Errors While Performing and Interpreting Tonometry Clinical Trials in GlaucomaBasics of a Trial Design for Glaucoma