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OverviewGlaucoma is the most common neurodegenerative disease and the second most common cause of blindness worldwide after cataract. While the diagnosis of end-stage glaucoma can be made by any physician trained in the use of the ophthalmoscope, it is preferable to diagnose glaucoma at an early stage, when intervention can alter the course of the disease and change the prognosis. Packed with superb illustrations, 'Fast Facts: Glaucoma' is bursting with practical information on the disease, including: * A concise overview of the glaucoma subtypes and their global prevalence * A clear explanation of the pathophysiology alongside what the patient actually experiences * The questions to ask when taking a history * The key elements of a comprehensive eye examination * How to minimize the impact of the disease on the patient and reduce risk factors * The latest medical and surgical treatments * Monitoring of the condition - including detail of follow-up examinations 'Fast Facts: Glaucoma' is a highly readable practical reference for all medical and eyecare practitioners, an aid for students and scientists involved in the study of eye disease and a sound overview for anyone interested in this challenging disease. What is Glaucoma? How can it be detected? How can it be treated? 'Fast Facts: Glaucoma' answers all of these questions. Contents: * Definitions and epidemiology * Pathophysiology, natural history and prognosis * Diagnosis and clinical features * Principles of management * Medical treatment * Laser and surgical treatment * Monitoring * Prevention * Useful resources Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul R. Healey , Ravi ThomasPublisher: Health Press Limited Imprint: Health Press Limited Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 20.80cm Weight: 0.230kg ISBN: 9781905832408ISBN 10: 1905832400 Pages: 132 Publication Date: 01 January 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsEven though there is an effort to practice evidence-based medicine, there are many gaps that are currently filled by clinical judgement and expert opinion. This book represents a very successful effort to guide the reader on what we know on diagnosis and management of glaucoma. It is very easy to read and pragmatic. The tables and 'Key Points' are priceless. There are numerous photographs and illustrations, all with high quality ... Overall, I think this is a superb text that meets the authors' goals, and I must congratulate them. -- Professor Augusto Azuara-Blanco Eye News Even though there is an effort to practice evidence-based medicine, there are many gaps that are currently filled by clinical judgement and expert opinion. This book represents a very successful effort to guide the reader on what we know on diagnosis and management of glaucoma. It is very easy to read and pragmatic. The tables and 'Key Points' are priceless. There are numerous photographs and illustrations, all with high quality ... Overall, I think this is a superb text that meets the authors' goals, and I must congratulate them. -- Professor Augusto Azuara-Blanco Eye News Fast Facts: Bladder disorders and Fast Facts: Glaucoma are balanced reviews that incorporate an optimal level of detail for the targeted audiences and provide a good mix of visuals and text. Dr Karen Smith, Global Medical Affairs, Allergan USA, May 2013 Author InformationPaul R Healey, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Sydney and Centre for Vision Research, Westmead Millennium Institute & Save Sight Institute, and Glaucoma Specialist, Eye Associates, Sydney, Australia and Ravi Thomas, Director of Glaucoma Services, Queensland Eye Institute, and Professor, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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