2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 10: Glaucoma - Softcover

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1615258167 ISBN 13: 9781615258161

Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2017

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. Enhanced with eight new surgical videos. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos.

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 glaucoma
Section chair: Christopher A. Girkin, MD

Print: 261 pages

About the BCSC

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science CourseTM (BCSC®) is ophthalmology s definitive compilation of scientific research and clinical experience. It is continually updated by a faculty of more than 90 expert ophthalmologists. Each of the 13 volumes includes fundamental clinical knowledge; numerous tables, photos and illustrations; self-assessment questions with answers; and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61525-816-1

Edition details

• Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1615258167
• ISBN 13: 9781615258161
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 261
• Editor: Christopher A. Girkin MD