Diagnosis and Therapy of the Glaucomas

Authored by three prominent specialists in the field, this text provides extensive coverage of diagnostic and treatment modalities for optimal I glaucoma management. Revised throughout, it examines the newest and most promising developments in medical treatment, laser and surgical advances.

• Presents evidence-based and updated information on au aspects or the glaucomas—including physiology, genetics, interventional trials, and new surgical techniques.
• Coherently correlates with authoritative consensus documents on key areas of glaucoma drawn up by the world-wide specialists of the World Glaucoma Association (and reprinted in the text).
• Updates traditional teachings on the angle closure giaucomas to keep you current with today's advances.
• Illustrates detailed surgical interventions applicable to the complete spectrum of clinical settings... from the developing world through contemporary operating rooms.
• Features hundreds of illustrations—including new color images—that depict the features of glaucomas and step-by-step procedures tor their management.
• Offers valuable yet often overlooked tools for clinical and research management, including optic nerve cupping scales, bleb assessment instruments, and more.