Complete evidence-based medical and surgical management of glaucoma for both the general ophthalmologist in practice and residents

The only book that covers the new generation of glaucoma procedures including trabectome, trabecular bypass and canaloplasty, by theexperts who developed them

Includes the latest laser treatments for glaucoma including micro diode and titanium saphire trabeculoplasty as well as laser from an external approach

The most comprehensive coverage of the optic nerve and the importance of nerve fiber layer hemorrhage

Provides an integrated approach to neovascular glaucoma merging treatment to the retina, withthe use of new anti-VEGF drugs, tubes, and shunts to achieve the best outcome

Integrates clinical science with basic science to outline the next steps in glaucoma therapy"

"Glaucoma Clinical Care: The Essentials "is a pragmatic, slimmer companion volume to the more academically focused text "The Glaucoma Book "by the same editors. This new book is a thoroughly updated manual for the day-to-day diagnosis and management of glaucoma patients by comprehensive ophthalmologists and optometric physicians. Its 33 chapters are authored by world renowned experts in clinical care and basic research, providing evidenced-based research, office examination skills, clinical pearls, and up-to-date reviews of the scientific literature on glaucoma, as wel l as extensive graphics and tables to accompany the text.

"Glaucoma Clinical Care: The Essentials "is the one book to have and consult when confronted with a problematic glaucoma patient sitting in your exam chair as it is a thorough presentation of glaucoma medications, laser, and incisional glaucoma surgeries, complete with commentaries on advantages and disadvantages of the different therapies.

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Glaucoma Basics contains all of the chapters from Sections IV and V of The Glaucoma Book, the 2010 hardcover reference. Newly available in an affordable softcover format, this book covers medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma. The book is fully illustrated and clearly written by international experts in the field. General ophthalmologists, glaucoma specialists, and ophthalmology residents and fellows alike will find this thorough and focused handbook invaluable.