Becker-Shaffer's Diagnosis and Therapy of the Glaucomas

Authored by three prominent specialists in the field, this text provides comprehensive coverage of diagnostic and treatment modalities for optimal glaucoma management. Revised throughout, this new edition presents the latest guidance in clinical examination, randomized trials, medical treatment, laser therapy, and surgical procedures. Hundreds of illustrations-with many classic black and white figures from the previous editions supplemented with new color images-depict the features of glaucomas and step-by-step procedures for their management, while expanded use of highlighted boxes, lists, and summary tables make the material easy to access. Evidence-based and updated information on all aspects of the glaucomas-including physiology, genetics, interventional trials, and new surgical techniques-offer a well-rounded foundation of knowledge for making the most informed diagnoses and choosing the most effective course of treatment. New to this edition: Synthesizes a classical approach to the glaucomas-based on seven earlier editions spanning over 40 years-with the most up-to-date evidence-based and epidemiologically-derived classifications and outcomes. 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. Revamps traditional teachings on the angle closure glaucomas, in concert with the newest international literature and technologies, to keep you up to date on the latest advances. Illustrates detailed surgical interventions applicable to the complete spectrum of clinical settings-from the developing world through contemporary operating rooms. Examines the newest and most promising developments in pharmacology, laser and surgical advances for glaucoma management, to enable you to choose the most effective patient approach. Illustrates invaluable but little-known instruments for clinical and research diagnoses, including optic nerve cupping scales, bleb assessment instruments, and more. Contents: Part i - Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction and Classification of the Glaucomas Part ii - Aqueous dynamics Chapter 2 Aqueus Humor Formation Chapter 3 Aqueous Humor Outflow System With the assistance of Murra y A Johnstone Chapter 4 Intraocular Pressure Part iii - Clincial examination Section 1 Chapter 5 Methods of Gonioscopy Chapter 6 Gonioscopic anatomy Chapter 7 Clinical Interpretation of Gonioscopic Findings Section 2 Chapter 8 Visual Field Theory and Methods Chapter 9 Techniques and Variables in Visual Field Testing Chapter 10 Visual Field Interpretation Chapter 11 Other psychophysical tests Section 3 Chapter 12 Optic Nerve Anatomy and Pathophysiology Chapter 13 Clinical Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head Chapter 14 Optic Nerve Imaging With the assistance of Robert J Noecker and Larissa Camejo Part iv - Clinical entities Chapter 15 Primary angle closure glaucoma Chapter 16 Secondary angle closure glaucoma Chapter 17 Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Chapter 18 Secondary Open-Angle Glaucoma Chapter 19 Combined Mechanism glaucoma Chapter 20 Developmental and childhood glaucoma Chapter 21 Genetics of Glaucoma Part v - Management Chapter 22 Introduction to Patient Management Chapter 23 Medical Treatment of Glaucoma: General Principles Part vi - Medical Treatment Chapter 24 The Adrenergic System and Adrenergic Agonists Chapter 25 Adrenergic Antagonists Chapter 26 Cholinergic Drugs Chapter 27 Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Chapter 28 Prostaglandins Chapter 29 Hyperosmotic agents Part vii - Laser therapy Chapter 30 General aspects of laser therapy With the assistance of Michael Berlin Chapter 31 Laser Treatment for Internal Flow Block With the assistance of Michael Berlin Chapter 32 Laser Treatment For Outflow Obstruction With the assistance of Michael Berlin Chapter 33 Miscellaneous Laser Procedures Including Laser Ciliary Body Therapy With the assistance of Michael Berlin Part viii - Surgical Principles and Procedures Chapter 34 General Surgical Care Chapter 35 Glaucoma Outflow Procedures Chapter 36 Surgical Management of Cataract and Glaucoma Chapter 37 Complications and failure of filtering surgery Chapter 38 Childhood Glaucomas Chapter 39 New ideas in glaucoma surgery Part ix - Conclusion Chapter 40 Challenges for the New Millennium Appendix With the assistance of Robert N. Weinreb Index