Glaucoma (Section 10) (2015-2016 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC))

American Academy of Ophthalmology

ISBN 10: 1615256547 / ISBN 13: 9781615256549

Published by EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment), 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Glaucoma (Section 10) (2015-2016 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC))
• Publisher: EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment)
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1615256547
• ISBN 13: 9781615256549
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 567 grams

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Synopsis

2015-2016 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 10: Glaucoma

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

Section chair: George A. Cioffi, MD

About the BCSC

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) is ophthalmology's definitive compilation of scientific research and clinical experience. It is continually updated by a faculty of more than 80 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 Credit(TM).

Beginning with the 2013-2014 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.