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As the irreversible effects of glaucoma can lead to blindness,
there is high demand for early diagnosis and an ongoing need for
practitioners to adopt new and evolving medical and surgical
treatment options to improve patient outcomes. Glaucoma, Second
Edition is the most comprehensive text and online resource in the
field delivering expert guidance for the most timely and effective
diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma - aimed at specialists, fellows
and general ophthalmologists. More than 300 contributors from six
continents provide a truly global perspective and explore new
approaches in this user friendly reference which has been updated
with enhanced images, more spotlights, new videos, and more.
"...this two-volume glaucoma textbook is of outstanding quality in
any respect...It truly deserves wide distribution amongst general
ophthalmologists and glaucoma experts alike." Reviewed by Graefes
Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, Oct 2014 Get all the accuracy, expertise,
and dependability you could ask for from leading specialists across
six continents, for expert guidance and a fresh understanding of
the subject. Develop a thorough, clinically relevant understanding
of all aspects of adult and pediatric glaucoma in Volume One, and
the latest diagnostic imaging techniques including ultrasound
biomicroscopy and optical coherence tomography. Broaden your
surgical repertoire with the latest surgical techniques - such as
trabeculectomy, gonio-surgery, combined surgeries, and implant
procedures - in Volume Two. Glean all essential, up-to-date,
need-to-know information about stem cell research, gene transfer,
and implants. Find answers fast thanks to a well-organized,
user-friendly full-color layout. Access the complete contents
online at Expert Consult. Stay at the forefront of your field with
10 brand new chapters on trending topics including: new surgical
approaches such as trabectome and canoplasty; glaucoma implications
in cataract and ocular surface disease; and, updates in the
costs-effectiveness of medical management. Avoid pitfalls and
achieve the best outcomes thanks to more than 40 brand new
spotlight commentaries from key leaders providing added insight,
tips and pearls of wisdom across varying hot topics and advances in
the field. Refine and improve your surgical skills by watching over
50 video clips depicting the latest techniques and procedures
including: new trabeculectomy methods, needling, implants, valve
complications, and more. Prevent and plan for complications in
advance by examining over 1,600 illustrations, photos and graphics
(1,250 in color) capturing essential diagnostics techniques,
imaging methods and surgical approaches. Grasp each procedure and
review key steps quickly with chapter summary boxes that provide
at-a-glance quick comprehension of the key take away points. Your
purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition
is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for
sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is
published less than one year after your purchase, you will be
entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase.
Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product
(such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should
online access to the web site be discontinued.
This book is a complete guide to glaucoma surgery for practising
ophthalmic surgeons and trainees. Divided into eight sections, it
begins with discussion on preoperative evaluation and an overview
of surgical techniques. The following sections describe different
procedures including lasers, trabeculectomy, nonpenetrating
procedures, drainage devices and surgery for paediatric glaucoma.
Written by highly experienced experts on behalf of the
International Society of Glaucoma Surgery (ISGS), the authors have
done extensive research to cover the most current frontiers and
controversies in both traditional and new techniques. The book
includes more than 600 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables
and the accompanying interactive DVD ROMs demonstrate surgical
procedures. Key points Complete guide to glaucoma surgery for
ophthalmic surgeons and trainees Fully up to date with latest
advances and controversies in traditional and new techniques
Written on behalf of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery
(ISGS) Includes DVD ROMs demonstrating surgical procedures
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