Becker-Shaffer's diagnosis and therapy of the glaucomas
Contributors: Lieberman, Marc F.; Drake, Michael V.; Becker, Bernard, 1920-
Edition: 8th ed. / Robert 1. Stamper, Marc F. Lieberman, Michael V. Drake.
Publisher: Mosby/Elsevier; Mosby
Published: 2009
Place of publication: [Edinburgh]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 580
ISBN-13: 9780323023948
Subjects: Glaucoma; Therapy; Treatment; Diagnosis
Other titles: Diagnosis and therapy of the glaucomas; MD consult.
Description: 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. Combines the cumulative experience of three prominent glaucoma specialists, addressing a full range of clinical needs for practitioners of all levels, for a uniquely written coherent perspective. Includes extensive references to current and historically important sources to provide comprehensive interpretation of the latest medical literature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: Preface; title: List of Contributors; title: Dedication; title: Acknowledgements; title: Part i: Introduction; title: Chapter 1 Introduction and Classification of the Glaucomas; title: Part ii; title: Aqueous dynamics; title: Chapter 2 Aqueus Humor Formation; title: Chapter 3 Aqueous Humor Outflow System; title: With the assistance of Murra y A Johnstone; title: Chapter 4 Intraocular Pressure; title: Part iii; title: Clincial examination; title: Section 1; title: Chapter 5 Methods of Gonioscopy; title: Chapter 6 Gonioscopic anatomy; title: Chapter 7 Clinical Interpretation of Gonioscopic Findings; title: Section 2; title: Chapter 8 Visual Field Theory and Methods; title: Chapter 9 Techniques and Variables in Visual Field Testing; title: Chapter 10 Visual Field Interpretation; title: Chapter 11 Other psychophysical tests; title: Section 3; title: Chapter 12 Optic Nerve Anatomy and Pathophysiology; title: Chapter 13 Clinical Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head; title: Chapter 14 Optic Nerve Imaging; title: With the assistance of Robert J Noecker and Larissa Camejo; title: Part iv; title: Clinical entities; title: ^; title: Chapter 15 Primary angle closure glaucoma; title: Chapter 16 Secondary angle closure glaucoma; title: Chapter 17 Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma; title: Chapter 18 Secondary Open-Angle Glaucoma; title: Chapter 19 Combined Mechanism glaucoma; title: Chapter 20 Developmental and childhood glaucoma; title: Chapter 21 Genetics of Glaucoma; title: Part v; title: Management; title: Chapter 22 Introduction to Patient Management; title: Chapter 23 Medical Treatment of Glaucoma: General Principles; title: Part vi; title: Medical Treatment; title: Chapter 24 The Adrenergic System and Adrenergic Agonists; title: Chapter 25 Adrenergic Antagonists; title: Chapter 26 Cholinergic Drugs; title: Chapter 27 Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; title: Chapter 28 Prostaglandins; title: Chapter 29 Hyperosmotic agents; title: Part vii; title: Laser therapy; title: Chapter 30 General aspects of laser therapy; title: With the assistance of Michael Berlin; title: Chapter 31 Laser Treatment for Internal Flow Block; title: With the assistance of Michael Berlin; title: Chapter 32 Laser Treatment For Outflow Obstruction; title: ^; title: ^^; title: With the assistance of Michael Berlin; title: Chapter 33 Miscellaneous Laser Procedures Including Laser Ciliary Body Therapy; title: With the assistance of Michael Berlin; title: Part viii; title: Surgical Principles and Procedures; title: Chapter 34 General Surgical Care; title: Chapter 35 Glaucoma Outflow Procedures; title: Chapter 36 Surgical Management of Cataract and Glaucoma; title: Chapter 37 Complications and failure of filtering surgery; title: Chapter 38 Childhood Glaucomas; title: Chapter 39 New ideas in glaucoma surgery; title: Part ix; title: Conclusion; title: Chapter 40 Challenges for the New Millennium; title: Appendix; title: With the assistance of Robert N. Weinreb; title: Index.; title: ^^; title: Introduction and classification of the glaucomas; title: Aqueous humor formation; title: Aqueous humor outflow system overview; title: Intraocular pressure; title: Gonioscopic anatomy; title: Methods of gonioscopy; title: Clinical interpretation of gonioscopic findings; title: Visual field thoery and methods; title: Techniques and variables in visual field testing; title: Visual field interpretation; title: Other psychophysical tests; title: Optic nerve anatomy and pathophysiology; title: Clinical evaluation of the optic nerve head; title: Optic nerve imaging; title: Primary angle closure glaucoma; title: Secondary angle closure glaucoma; title: Primary open angle glaucoma; title: Secondary open angle glaucoma; title: Developmental and childhood glaucoma; title: Genetics of glaucoma; title: Introduction to patient management; title: Medical treatment of glaucoma: general principles; title: Prostaglandins; title: The adrenergic system and adrenergic agonists; title: Adrenergic antagonists; title: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors; title: Cholinergic drugs; title: Hyperosmotic agents; title: General aspects of laser therapy; title: Laser treatment for internal flow block; title: Laser treatment for outflow obstruction; title: Miscellaneous laser procedures including laser ciliary body therapy; title: General surgical care; title: Glaucoma outflow procedures; title: Surgical management of cataract and glaucoma; title: Complications and failure of filtering surgery; title: Pediatric and miscellaneous procedures; title: New ideas in glaucoma surgery; title: Challenges for the new century.