The Glaucoma Book: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach to Patient Care

The Glaucoma Book: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach to Patient Care
ISBN-10
0387767002
ISBN-13
9780387767000
Category
Medical
Pages
1043
Language
English
Published
2010-06-10
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
John R. Samples, Paul N. Schacknow

Description

Complete evidence-based medical and surgical management of glaucoma for both the general ophthalmologist in practice and residents The only book that covers the new generation of glaucoma procedures including trabectome, trabecular bypass and canaloplasty, by the experts who developed them Includes the latest laser treatments for glaucoma including micro diode and titanium saphire trabeculoplasty as well as laser from an external approach The most comprehensive coverage of the optic nerve and the importance of nerve fiber layer hemorrhage Provides an integrated approach to neovascular glaucoma merging treatment to the retina, with the use of new anti-VEGF drugs, tubes, and shunts to achieve the best outcome Integrates clinical science with basic science to outline the next steps in glaucoma therapy

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