Clinical Cases in Glaucoma: An Evidence Based Approach - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9386056968 ISBN 13: 9789386056962

Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub, 2017

Synopsis

Glaucoma is a condition of the eye in which the optic nerve is damaged due to increased fluid pressure in the eye. Left untreated, the condition may lead to permanent blindness.

Presented as a collection of clinical case studies, this book is a complete guide to the treatment of glaucoma for both ophthalmologists and trainees.

Beginning with an introduction to ocular hypertension, investigation techniques and the diagnosis of glaucoma, the following chapters describe different treatment methods. Potential surgical complications are discussed in detail to help clinicians determine the most appropriate management options. The final section covers clinical trials in glaucoma.

Clinical photographs, flow charts and algorithms for patient management enhance learning.

Key Points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
• Presented as collection of clinical case studies
• In depth discussion on surgical complications
• Includes photographs, flow charts and algorithms to assist learning

About this title

About the Author:

Shibal Bhartiya
Senior Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Harayana, India

Parul Ichhpujani
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India

About this edition

• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 9386056968
• ISBN 13: 9789386056962
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 187
• Editor: Bhartiya Shibal, Ichhpujani Parul