Gems of Ophthalmology: Glaucoma

Description

Part of the new series Gems of Ophthalmology, this book provides the latest information in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and its progressive optic neuropathy that leads to complete blindness.

The book begins with an introduction to diagnostic investigations such as gonioscopy, optic disk assessment, perimetry and ultrasound.

The following chapters provide in depth discussion on different types of glaucoma and detail on appropriate treatment modalities including medical, laser and surgical procedures.

Emphasis is placed on the role of imaging in glaucoma management, and special investigations such as ultrasound biomicroscopy and optical coherence tomography, are also covered.

This comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical and surgical photographs.

Other topics in the series include: Diseases of the Uvea, Cornea & Sclera, and Retina.

Key Features

• Basic investigations of glaucoma such as gonioscopy, optic disck assessment and perimetry
• Special investigations like ultrasound biomicroscopy and optical coherence tomography
• Description of secondary glaucomas-Uveitic glaucoma, phocomorphic glaucoma, pigment dispersion glaucoma, exfoliative glaucoma, traumatic glaucoma and neovascular glaucoma
• Current role of imaging in glaucoma management
• Advances in the management of development glaucoma
• Lasers in glaucoma
• Glaucoma surgery
• Management of coexisting cataract and glaucoma
• Progession of optic disk and visual field changes in glaucoma
• Refractive glaucoma: management

Table of Contents

1. Gonioscopy
2. Optic Disk Assessment in Glaucoma
3. Peripapillary Atrophy in Glaucoma
4. Perimetry in Glaucoma
5. Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Glaucoma
6. Optical Coherence Tomography in Glaucoma
7. Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Angle-closure Glaucoma
8. Uveitic Glaucoma
9. Phacomorphic Glaucoma
10. New Insights into Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and Pigmentary Glaucoma
11. Exfoliative Glaucoma
12. Traumatic Glaucoma
13. Neovascular Glaucoma
14. Epidemic Dropsy Glaucoma
15. Current Role of Imaging in Glaucoma Management
16. Advances in the Management of Developmental Glaucoma
17. Advances in the Medical Management of Primary Open-angle Glaucoma
18. Lasers in Glaucoma
19. Glaucoma Surgery
20. Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery
21. Management of Coexistent Cataract and Glaucoma
22. Progression of Optic Disk and Visual Field Changes in Glaucoma
23. Refractory Glaucoma: Management
24. Index

Authors Biography

HV Nema MS

Former Professor and Head, Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh India

Nitin Nema MS DNB

Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore Madhya Pradesh India