2014-2015 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC): Section 10: Glaucoma - Softcover

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

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9781615255641: 2014-2015 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC): Section 10: Glaucoma
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1615255648 ISBN 13: 9781615255641
Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2014

Synopsis

Provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology and the social and economic impacts of the disease; hereditary and genetic factors; intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics; and clinical evaluation and surgical therapy. The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described in terms of efficacy, mechanism of action and safety. Contains numerous images illustrating disease entities and surgical techniques.

Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to:

Identify the epidemiologic features of glaucoma, including the social and economic impacts of the disease
Describe the clinical evaluation of the glaucoma patient, including history and general examination, gonioscopy, optic nerve examination, and visual field
Describe the clinical features, evaluation, and treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma and normal-tension glaucoma
List the various clinical features of and therapeutic approaches for the primary and secondary open-angle glaucomas

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Publisher
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1615255648
ISBN 13 
9781615255641
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
252
Editor
George A. Cioffi MD
Rating
  • 4.41 out of 5 stars
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