Glaucoma Identification and Co-management
- 1st Edition - February 27, 2007
- Latest edition
- Editors: David F. Edgar, Alicja R. Rudnicka
- Language: English
Glaucoma Identification and Co-management aims to provide the background knowledge needed by optometrists embarking on co-management/shared-care of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma… Read more
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Description
Description
Glaucoma Identification and Co-management aims to provide the background knowledge needed by optometrists embarking on co-management/shared-care of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) and to reinforce the knowledge of those already involved in co-management/shared-care practice. While the majority of readers will be registered optometrists, the book will also serve as a valuable reference work for students of optometry. Co-management/shared care schemes require a combination of skills from several disciplines – notably ophthalmology and optometry, and both professions are represented among the contributors. We have contributions from pharmacists too, who also have a key role to play in the management of patients suffering from glaucoma. Epidemiology, gonioscopy, co-management schemes and a pharmacological as well as clinical approach to the medical treatment of glaucoma are covered.
Key features
Key features
- Multidisciplinary approach to the topic
- Comprehensive in the breadth of topics brought together into one book
- Contributions from international experts in the field
Readership
Readership
Primary: Postgraduate, pre-registration and practitioner optometrists
Secondary: Student optometrists
Secondary: Student optometrists
Table of contents
Table of contents
Epidemiology of primary open angle glaucoma
The production and drainage of aqueous humour
Histopathology and pathogenesis of glaucomatous optic neuropathy
Evaluation of the anterior chamber angle
Interpretation of visual field measures from automated and semi-automated perimeters
Visual function in glaucoma
Diagnosis of the glaucomas 1: visual field changes
Diagnosis of the glaucomas 2: intraocular pressure
Diagnosis of glaucoma through examination of the optic nerve head
Medical management of the glaucomas 1: pharmacological principles
Medical management of the glaucomas 2:
Laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma
Glaucoma shared care schemes
The production and drainage of aqueous humour
Histopathology and pathogenesis of glaucomatous optic neuropathy
Evaluation of the anterior chamber angle
Interpretation of visual field measures from automated and semi-automated perimeters
Visual function in glaucoma
Diagnosis of the glaucomas 1: visual field changes
Diagnosis of the glaucomas 2: intraocular pressure
Diagnosis of glaucoma through examination of the optic nerve head
Medical management of the glaucomas 1: pharmacological principles
Medical management of the glaucomas 2:
Laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma
Glaucoma shared care schemes
Review quotes
Review quotes
"Both informative and easy to read and consequently will provide an invaluable core text for Optometrists who are undertaking further training in glaucoma."
Optometry Today, March 2009
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 27, 2007
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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David F. Edgar
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Department of Optometry and Visual Science, City University, London, UKAR
Alicja R. Rudnicka
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Fellow in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics, Department of Community Health Sciences, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, UKView book on ScienceDirect
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