2024-2025 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 10: Glaucoma - Couverture souple

Boland, Michael V.

 
9781681047928: 2024-2025 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 10: Glaucoma
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1681047926 ISBN 13 : 9781681047928
Editeur : American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2024

Synopsis

Major Revision

Section 10 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology, genetic factors, intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics, clinical evaluation and imaging of the anterior and posterior segments, perimetry, and glaucoma in children and adolescents.

The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described, including a discussion of the mechanism of action and adverse effects of available agents. New Key Points sidebars and tables accompany the discussion of various surgical procedures.

Section 10 of the BCSC contains a chapter on surgical therapy for glaucoma, which includes 23 surgical videos to enhance learning. Three new interactive case studies are included that present hypothetical patients and their histories, examination results, imaging, differential diagnosis, and management.

In addition to videos, Section 10 contains numerous photographs and illustrations depicting disease entities and surgical techniques. Both print and eBook users have access to all of Section 10’s multimedia components.

Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to:

  • Describe the pathophysiology of and therapy for primary congenital and juvenile-onset glaucomas.
  • Describe the various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma, including the efficacy, mechanism of action, and safety.
  • State the indications and techniques for laser and incisional surgical procedures for glaucoma, as well as the complications of these treatments.

    • Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    Éditeur
    American Academy of Ophthalmology
    Date d'édition
    2024
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    1681047926
    ISBN 13 
    9781681047928
    Reliure
    Broché
    Nombre de pages
    336
    Coordonnées du fabricant
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    Personne responsable
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