Shields' textbook of glaucoma.
Contributors: Allingham, R. Rand.; Shields, M. Bruce.
Edition: 5th ed. / R. Rand Allingham ... [et al.] ; M. Bruce Shields, emeritus senior editor.
Publisher: Lippincott Willliams & Wilkins; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Brand: Lippincott Williams n Wilkins
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 702
Subjects: Glaucoma.; Glaucoma.
Other titles: Textbook of glaucoma
Description: Offers a practical and clinically focused textbook for ophthalmologists and residents., providing new or extensively updated information on cellular and molecular biology of the eye, molecular genetics and classification of glaucomas, epidemiology and public health, screening and risk assessment, congenital and developmental glaucomas with anomalies, pseudo-exfoliation syndrome, and management of the glaucoma patient and approach to treatment. Key points and "Pearls" are summarized at the end of each chapter.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Cellular and molecular biology of aqueous humor dynamics; title: Intraocular pressure and tonometry; title: Gonioscopy and other techniques for assessing the anterior segment; title: Optic nerve, retina, and choroid; title: Assessment of visual fields; title: Glaucomatous influence on visual function; title: Classification of the glaucomas; title: Molecular genetics of the glaucomas; title: Clinical epidemiology of glaucoma; title: The glaucoma suspect: when to treat?; title: Chronic open-angle glaucoma and normal tension glaucoma; title: Pupillary block glaucomas; title: Congenital glaucomas; title: Developmental glaucomas with associated anomalies; title: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome; title: Glaucomas associated with disorders of the corneal endothelium; title: Pigmentary glaucomas and other glaucomas associated with disorders of the iris and ciliary body; title: Glaucomas associated with disorders of the lens glaucomas; title: Glaucomas associated with disorders of the retina, vitreous, and choroid; title: Glaucomas associated with elevated episcleral venous pressure; title: Glaucomas associated with intraocular tumors; title: Glaucomas associated with ocular inflammation; title: Steroid-induced glaucoma; title: Glaucomas associated with intraocular hemorrhage; title: Glaucomas associated with ocular trauma; title: Glaucomas following ocular surgery; title: Management of the glaucoma patient; title: Principles of medical therapy for glaucoma; title: Adrenergic receptor antagonists; title: Prostaglandins and hypotensive lipids; title: Adrenergic stimulators; title: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors; title: Cholinergic agents; title: Hyperosmotics; title: Neuroprotection and other investigational drugs; title: Anatomic principles of glaucoma surgery; title: Principles of laser surgery for glaucoma; title: Surgery of the anterior chamber angle and iris; title: Principles of incisional surgery; title: Filtering surgery; title: Drainage implant surgery; title: Medical and surgical treatments for childhood glaucomas; title: Cyclodestructive surgery; title: Surgical approaches for coexisting glaucoma and cataract.