Overview
This book illustrates effective surgical techniques for treating glaucoma in a practical and easy to follow format. Within the various chapters the different steps for all surgical procedures are clearly described to guide the reader through each clinical presentation. There are many drawings with detailed explanations regarding incisional surgical techniques such as trabeculectomy, shunts and non perforating techniques, canaloplasty and modern Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGSs). Surgical anatomy, different anesthetic techniques, medical therapy, laser treatments and choice of treatment to contrast glaucoma are also explained throughout the book. Finally there are three chapters on the most modern and effective surgical procedures, drawn up by leading internationally renowned ophthalmologists. This book will be an essential clinical resource for a wide range of readers including ophthalmologists in training, experienced surgeons and glaucoma specialists.
Full Product Details
Author: Luigi Caretti ,
Lucio Buratto
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Weight: 0.518kg
ISBN: 9783319878881
ISBN 10: 3319878883
Pages: 133
Publication Date: 31 August 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Language: English
Reviews
This is a full color operative atlas on Glaucoma Surgery with an emphasis on technique. The pathophysiology and causes of glaucoma are well described. The use of stents and other devices is the major point in this step by step account of acute, chronic, closed angle and open angle disease. ... The role of medications is discussed. This is a good book on the techniques currently available. (Joseph Grenier, Amazon.com, April, 2018)
“This is a full color operative atlas on Glaucoma Surgery with an emphasis on technique. The pathophysiology and causes of glaucoma are well described. The use of stents and other devices is the major point in this step by step account of acute, chronic, closed angle and open angle disease. … The role of medications is discussed. This is a good book on the techniques currently available.” (Joseph Grenier, Amazon.com, April, 2018)
Author Information
Luigi Caretti, MD graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Naples, where he specialised in Clinical Ophthalmology. Dr Caretti's areas of expertise includes cataract, glaucoma and vitreo-retinal surgery. He is chairman of Department of Ophthalmology at Rovigo hospital and has published numerous articles and presented at leading national and international conferences. Lucio Buratto, MD graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan, where he specialised in Clinical Ophthalmology. Dr Buratto's areas of expertise includes cataract and refractive surgery with a particular interest in the correction of myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia. He has been honoured with a number of international and national awards for his work and has published and presented widely on these topics.
