Becker-Shaffer's diagnosis and therapy of the glaucomas

Author/creator Stamper, Robert L., 1939-
Other author Lieberman, Marc F.
Other author Drake, Michael V.
Other author Becker, Bernard, 1920-
Format Electronic
Edition8th ed. / Robert L. Stamper, Marc F. Lieberman, Michael V. Drake.
Publication Info[Edinburgh] : Mosby/Elsevier,
Descriptionxi, 568 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Clinical Medicine 2009 [EBCCM09]
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Portion of title Diagnosis and therapy of the glaucomas
Contents Introduction and classification of the glaucomas -- Aqueous humor formation -- Aqueous humor outflow system overview -- Intraocular pressure -- Gonioscopic anatomy -- Methods of gonioscopy -- Clinical interpretation of gonioscopic findings -- Visual field thoery and methods -- Techniques and variables in visual field testing -- Visual field interpretation -- Other psychophysical tests -- Optic nerve anatomy and pathophysiology -- Clinical evaluation of the optic nerve head -- Optic nerve imaging -- Primary angle closure glaucoma -- Secondary angle closure glaucoma -- Primary open angle glaucoma -- Secondary open angle glaucoma -- Developmental and childhood glaucoma -- Genetics of glaucoma -- Introduction to patient management -- Medical treatment of glaucoma: general principles -- Prostaglandins -- The adrenergic system and adrenergic agonists -- Adrenergic antagonists -- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors -- Cholinergic drugs -- Hyperosmotic agents -- General aspects of laser therapy -- Laser treatment for internal flow block -- Laser treatment for outflow obstruction -- Miscellaneous laser procedures including laser ciliary body therapy -- General surgical care -- Glaucoma outflow procedures -- Surgical management of cataract and glaucoma -- Complications and failure of filtering surgery -- Pediatric and miscellaneous procedures -- New ideas in glaucoma surgery -- Challenges for the new century.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780323023948 (hbk.)
ISBN0323023940 (hbk.)

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