Shields' Textbook of Glaucoma

by R. Rand Allingham, Sayoko Moroi, M. Bruce Shields, Karim Damji

Overview

Known for its consistent, authoritative content and presentation, Shields Textbook of Glaucoma is the premier succinct and clinically focused text on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. This full-color, easy-to-use reference offers a rational approach to every aspect of the field, including rare glaucomas, and presents a total care plan for the patient. The seventh edition brings you fully up to date with all that’s new in this rapidly changing field with new chapters, newly colorized line drawings, and an updated design for faster reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496351463
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date:	07/27/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	610
File size:	241 MB
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
An Overview of Glaucoma 1

SECTION I The Basic Aspects of Glaucoma

1. Cellular and Molecular Biology of Aqueous Humor Dynamics 5
2. Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry 36
3. Gonioscopy and Other Techniques for Assessing the Anterior Segment 59
4. Optic Nerve, Retina, and Choroid 73
5. Assessment of Visual Fields 116
6. Glaucomatous Influence on Visual Function 143

   SECTION II The Clinical Forms of Glaucoma

7. Classification of the Glaucomas 155
8. Molecular Genetics of the Glaucomas 163
9. Clinical Epidemiology of Glaucoma 170
10. The Glaucoma Suspect: When to Treat? 191
11. Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma and Normal-Tension Glaucoma 197
12. Pupillary-Block Glaucomas 217
13. Congenital Glaucomas 235
14. Developmental Glaucomas with Associated Anomalies 252
15. Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome 272
16. Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Corneal Endothelium 288
17. Pigmentary Glaucomas and Other Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Iris and Ciliary Body 303
18. Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Lens 318
19. Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Retina, Vitreous, and Choroid 328
20. Glaucomas Associated with Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure 347
21. Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Tumors 353
22. Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Inflammation 371
23. Steroid-Induced Glaucoma 387
24. Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Hemorrhage 393
25. Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Trauma 403
26. Glaucomas After Ocular Surgery 410 Color section follows the front matter

    SECTION III Management of Glaucoma

27. Management of the Glaucoma Patient 437
28. Principles of Pharmacology for Glaucoma 446
29. Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists 457
30. Prostaglandins and Hypotensive Lipids 471
31. Adrenergic Stimulators 484
32. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 493
33. Cholinergic Agents 501
34. Hyperosmotics 509
35. Neuroprotection and Other Investigational Antiglaucoma Drugs 512
36. Anatomic Principles of Glaucoma Surgery 520
37. Principles of Laser Surgery for Glaucoma 524
38. Surgery of the Anterior Chamber Angle and Iris 529
39. Principles of Incisional Surgery 563
40. Filtering Surgery 568
41. Drainage Implant Surgery 610
42. Medical and Surgical Treatments for Childhood Glaucomas 626
43. Cyclodestructive Surgery 644
44. Surgical Approaches for Coexisting Glaucoma and Cataract 662

    Subject Index 673