Synopses & Reviews
Developed at Philadelphias famed Wills Eye Hospital, this exciting new series presents unmistakable guidelines for the differential diagnosis and treatment of the full range of ophthalmic problems. For each condition youll find one or more photographs coupled with salient points of epidemiology, history, physical examination, differential diagnosis, laboratory and special examinations, disease course, and up-to-date treatments.
PORTABLE, VISUAL, CONCISE, AFFORDABLE – A POWERFUL COMBINATION
THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR QUALITY EYE CARE
Synopsis
Quick reference and color atlases covering 5 sub-specialties in ophthalmology.
Each book will cover the following areas: Epidemiology and Etiology; History Physical Examination; Differential Diagnosis;Laboratory and Special Examinations; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Management
Synopsis
Developed at Philadelphias famed Wills Eye Hospital, this exciting new series presents unmistakable guidelines for the differential diagnosis and treatment of the full range of ophthalmic problems. For each condition youll find one or more photographs coupled with salient points of epidemiology, history, physical examination, differential diagnosis, laboratory and special examinations, disease course, and up-to-date treatments.
PORTABLE, VISUAL, CONCISE, AFFORDABLE A POWERFUL COMBINATION
THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR QUALITY EYE CARE
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Table of Contents
GLAUCOMA: COLOR ATLAS and SYNOPSIS OF CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
GLAUCOMA DIAGNOSIS
Introduction and History
Basics of Aqueous Flow and Optic Nerve
Tonometry
Gonioscopy
Clinical Appearance of Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy
Psychophysical Testing
GLAUCOMA MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Medications
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Surgical Management of Glaucoma: Trabeculectomy And Glaucoma Drainage Devices
Cyclodestructive Procedures for Glaucoma
DISEASE SYNDROMES
Introduction (General Classifications and Secondary Forms)
Developmental Glaucoma (Congenital Glaucoma)
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Secondary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Uveitic Glaucoma
Lens-Associated Open-Angle Glaucomas
Traumatic Glaucoma
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucomas
Late Complications of Glaucoma Surgery
IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
Introduction (General Principles and Uses)
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Glaucoma
Evaluation of the Optic Nerve and Nerve Fiber Layer
Blood Flow in Glaucoma