World Clinics in Ophthalmology. Innovations in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, 2 Vols.

Description

Written by worldwide experts, World Clinics in Ophthalmology are periodicals containing evidence-based reviews on disease management, techniques, procedures and technology. These periodicals will be published on a biannual basis.

These two volumes are concise reviews of glaucoma diagnosis and management. Each chapter offers a clear understanding of each operation and includes didactic photographs, illustrations and case studies.

Topics covered include laser treatment, optical coherence topography and surgical procedures including ab-externo trabeculectomy and non penetrating surgery for glaucoma. A clinical evaluation of diagnosis and management techniques for primary open angle glaucoma is also provided.

Key Points

• Two volumes of concise reviews on diagnosis and management of glaucoma
• Didactic photographs, illustrations and case studies included
• Authored by internationally recognised experts
• Bi-annual publication of World Clinics in Ophthalmology periodicals

Table of Contents

Volume 1

• Chapter 1: Primary Open Angle Glaucoma - Clinical Evaluation
• Chapter 2: Clinical Diagnostic Parameters for Glaucoma
• Chapter 3: Evaluation of the Optic Disc in the Management of Glaucoma
• Chapter 4: Advances in Visual Field Testing
• Chapter 5: Optical Coherence Tomography in Glaucoma
• Chapter 6: Imaging Innovations in the Evaluation of Glaucoma
• Chapter 7: Update on Medical Therapy for Glaucoma
• Index

Volume 2

• Chapter 1: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
• Chapter 2: The Trabeculectomy Procedure
• Chapter 3: The Use of Antimetabolites
• Chapter 4: The Arenas’ Ab Externo Trabeculectomy Technique
• Chapter 5: Non-Penetrating Surgery for Glaucoma
• Chapter 6: Surgical Technique for the Molteno Seton
• Chapter 7: Surgical Technique for the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV)
• Chapter 8: Needling Procedure for Failed or Failing Filtering Blebs
• Chapter 9: Complications of Glaucoma Filtering Surgery
• Index

Authors

Samuel Boyd MD Director, Laser Section; Associate Director, Clinica Boyd – Ophthalmology Centre, Panama, Republic of Panama