Overview

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 Points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma Presented as collection of clinical case studies In depth discussion on surgical complications Includes photographs, flow charts and algorithms to assist learning

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Author:   Shibal Bhartiya ,  Parul Ichhpujani
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Weight:   0.700kg
ISBN:  

9789386056962

ISBN 10:   9386056968
Pages:   210
Publication Date:   22 March 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Ocular Hypertension Glaucoma Suspect Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Medical Therapy: Monotherapy, Fixed Combinations, Side Effects and Quality of Life Implications Laser Trabeculoplasty Angle Closure Glaucoma   Trabeculectomy versus Tube Choice of Surgery: Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation Endocyclophotocoagulation Complications after Trabeculectomy Tube Complications Complications of Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy Complications of Newer Surgeries   Glaucoma in Children Postrefractive Surgery Glaucoma Glaucoma after Vitreoretinal Surgery Neovascular Glaucoma Cataract and Glaucoma Compliance Informed Consents   How to Overcome Imaging Artifacts and Prevent Misinterpretation of Imaging Results Sources of Errors While Interpreting Perimetry Sources of Errors While Performing and Interpreting Tonometry   Clinical Trials in Glaucoma Basics of a Trial Design for Glaucoma

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Shibal Bhartiya Senior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Harayana, India Parul Ichhpujani Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India

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