ATLAS OF GLAUCOMA, 3RD EDITION

• Provides an in-depth review and analysis of the management of glaucoma
• Presents contributions selected by Neil Choplin and Carlo E. Traverso—recognized as leaders and pioneers in the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma
• Discusses research advancements that have resulted in novel therapies
• Includes color illustrations in an atlas format, ideal for teaching purposes and as a reference

Glaucoma affects all age groups and is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. It is imperative that practicing clinicians and surgeons recognize both primary and secondary glaucoma as well as cases of glaucoma associated with other disorders.Atlas of Glaucoma, Third Edition provides an in-depth review and analysis of the management of glaucoma and discusses research advancements that have resulted in the latest therapies.
See What's New in the Third Edition:
• The influence of the cornea on intraocular pressure measurements and new devices designed to account for this
• Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• New statistical methods for tracking rates of progression
• New medications released since 2006
• New chapter on trabecular bypass surgery
Additional topics include:
• Classification of glaucoma
• Measurement of intraocular pressure and gonioscopy
• The optic nerve
• Psychophysical and electrophysiological testing in glaucoma
• Primary open-angle, secondary open-angle, and angle closure glaucomas
• Ocular blood flow and metabolism
• Medical therapy and surgical treatments
• Aqueous shunts
• Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
• Treatment of developmental glaucoma

This colorful atlas contains detailed captions for each illustration, making it ideal for teaching purposes as well as a reference for the practicing ophthalmologist.
Glaucoma encompasses a wide variety of clinical entities, clinical findings, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options. This book presents a vast assemblage of insight from internationally recognized experts.

Authors
• Neil T. Choplin, MD is in private practice at Eye Care of San Diego specializing in glaucoma. He is Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland and former Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center San Diego. His research interests include visual field testing, glaucoma medications, and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis.
• Carlo E. Traverso, MD is Professor and Chairman, Clinica Oculistica of Di.N.O.G.M.I.,University of Genova, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino – IST Genova, Italy. He is President of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS).

Table of Contents
Introduction to Glaucoma.
Classification of Glaucoma.
Aqueous Humor Dynamics.
Intraocular Pressure and Its Measurement.
Gonioscopy.
The Optic Nerve in Glaucoma.
Optic Disc, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Macular Analysis for Glaucoma.
Psychophysical and Electrophysiological Testing in Glaucoma: Visual Fields and Other Functional Tests.
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Its Variants.
Secondary Open-Angle Glaucomas.
Angle-Closure Glaucomas.
Ocular Blood Flow and Metabolism.
The Developmental Glaucomas.
Medical Therapy for Glaucoma.
Laser Surgery in the Treatment of Glaucoma.
Filtration Surgery.
Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery.
Aqueous Shunts.
Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery.
Treatment of Developmental Glaucoma.
Trabecular Bypass Surgery.