ABSTRACT

Filling a gap in the literature, Glaucoma Surgery illustrates a wide range of procedures for the treatment of glaucoma and the management of surgical complications, providing clear recommendations from seasoned experts in the field. This is the first ophthalmologic textbook to include a DVD showcasing the various surgical procedures to treat glauco

part |2 pages

Section I: Surgical Techniques

chapter 2|4 pages

Glaucoma: Surgical Anatomy

chapter 5|6 pages

How to Do a Trabeculectomy

chapter 7|12 pages

How to Insert a Glaucoma Implant

chapter 10|8 pages

Full-Thickness Filtering Glaucoma Surgery

chapter 11|6 pages

How to Do a Surgical Iridectomy

chapter 12|12 pages

Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery

chapter 13|14 pages

Ultrasound Biomicroscopy in Glaucoma Surgery

part |2 pages

Section II: Management of Complications

chapter 15|6 pages

Massage: Techniques and Complications

chapter 16|6 pages

Glaucoma Suture Lysis

chapter 17|8 pages

Releasable Sutures

chapter 18|20 pages

The Failing Bleb: Risk Factors and Diagnosis

chapter 19|8 pages

Encapsulated Bleb

chapter 22|18 pages

Malignant Glaucoma

chapter 23|8 pages

Management of the Leaking Bleb

chapter 24|10 pages

Remodeling the Filtration Bleb

chapter 26|8 pages

Hypotony Maculopathy