Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Foreword

vii

 

Preface

ix

 

Acknowledgments

xi

 

Introduction: An Overview of Glaucoma

xiii

SECTION I

THE BASIC ASPECTS OF GLAUCOMA

 

Chapter 1

Cellular and Molecular Biology of Aqueous Humor Dynamics

01

Chapter 2

Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry

24

Chapter 3

Gonioscopy and Other Techniques for Assessing the Anterior Segment

41

Chapter 4

Optic Nerve, Retina, and Choroid

51

Chapter 5

Assessment of Visual Fields

92

Chapter 6

Glaucomatous Influence on Visual Function

121

SECTION II

THE CLINICAL FORMS OF GLAUCOMA

 

Chapter 7

Classification of the Glaucomas

129

Chapter 8

Molecular Genetics and Pharmacogenomics of the Glaucomas

139

Chapter 9

Clinical Epidemiology of Glaucoma

149

Chapter 10

The Glaucoma Suspect: When to Treat?

168

Chapter 11

Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma and Normal-Tension Glaucoma

176

Chapter 12

Pupillary Block Glaucomas

189

Chapter 13

Childhood Glaucomas: Classification and Examination

206

Chapter 14

Childhood Glaucomas: Clinical Presentation

218

Chapter 15

Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliative Glaucoma

248

Chapter 16

Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Corneal Endothelium

262

Chapter 17

Pigmentary and Other Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Iris and Ciliary Body

273

Chapter 18

Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Lens

285

Chapter 19

Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Retina, Vitreous, and Choroid

294

Chapter 20

Glaucomas Associated with Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure

309

Chapter 21

Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Tumors

314

Chapter 22

Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Inflammation

329

Chapter 23

Steroid-Induced Glaucoma

344

Chapter 24

Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Hemorrhage

350

Chapter 25

Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Trauma

358

Chapter 26

Glaucomas After Ocular Surgery

365

SECTION III

MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA

 

Chapter 27

Principles of Medical Therapy and Management

389

Chapter 28

Prostaglandins and Hypotensive Lipids

402

Chapter 29

B-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

412

Chapter 30

Adrenergic Stimulators

424

Chapter 31

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

428

Chapter 32

Cholinergic Stimulators and Hyperosmotic Agents

433

Chapter 33

Neuroprotection and Other Investigational Antiglaucoma Drugs

438

Chapter 34

Anatomic Principles of Glaucoma Surgery

444

Chapter 35

Principles of Laser Surgery for Glaucoma

448

Chapter 36

Surgery of the Anterior Chamber Angle and Iris

452

Chapter 37

Principles of Incisional Surgery

483

Chapter 38

Filtering Surgery

487

Chapter 39

Glaucoma Drainage-Device Surgery

524

Chapter 40

Medical and Surgical Treatments for Childhood Glaucomas

542

Chapter 41

Cyclodestructive Surgery

565

Chapter 42

Surgical Approaches for Coexisting Glaucoma and Cataract

578

 

Index

585