2020-2021 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 10: Glaucoma Print - Softcover

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1681043661 ISBN 13: 9781681043661

Publisher: Amer Academy of Ophthalmology, 2020

Synopsis

Major Revision Section 10 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. Now includes greatly expanded content on MIGS, coverage of new medications such as nenetarsudil and latanoprostene bunod and analysis of new literature on angle closure management. 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 surgical videos. Both print and eBook users have access to the videos. Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to: - List recent advances in the understanding of the contribution of genetic factors in glaucoma - Describe the physiology of aqueous humor dynamics and the control of intraocular pressure (IOP) - Describe the clinical evaluation of the glaucoma patient, including gonioscopy, optic nerve examination, OCT imaging and perimetry - List the various clinical features of and therapeutic approaches for the secondary open-angle glaucomas - Describe the mechanisms, pathophysiology and treatment of angle-closure glaucomas - Describe how and when to use surgical interventions for glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) Section chair: Angelo P. Tanna, MD Print: 336 pages About the BCSC The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course is ophthalmologys definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC® to ensure the highest-quality patient care. Rely on the ophthalmic reference that is rigorously reviewed by 100+ ophthalmologists so you can focus on what is most relevant. Each of the 13 volumes includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise information and tables, self-assessment questions with answers, photos and illustrations and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Beginning with the 20132014 edition, the Academy and the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) have partnered to make the BCSC the standard text for all European ophthalmology training programs. The EBO now recommends the BCSC as the primary educational resource for European trainees and ophthalmologists studying for the annual EBO Diploma Exam. CME Information The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amer Academy of Ophthalmology
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1681043661
• ISBN 13: 9781681043661
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Angelo P. Tanna MD