Advanced Glaucoma Surgery Essentials in Ophthalmology
Ahmad A. Aref
Advanced Glaucoma Surgery Essentials in Ophthalmology - illustrated - London: Springer, c2015 - 138 pages
This text provides expert instruction on the techniques currently employed for the surgical treatment of glaucomatous disease, covering both the host of novel microinvasive devices for treatment of milder stages and the refined strategies that enhance success rates in patients with advanced disease. The critical steps in each procedure are clearly described with the aid of many high-quality illustrations and surgical videos. Pearls and pitfalls of the various techniques are highlighted, and helpful information is provided on indications, preoperative considerations, potential intra- and postoperative complications, and strategies for reducing the incidence of such adverse events. Each treatment method is addressed in a dedicated stand-alone chapter, ensuring ease of reference for the practitioner. Readers will find this book, written by internationally recognized experts in the field, to be an exceptional source of up-to-date information on advanced glaucoma surgical techniques.
9783319180601 3319180606 = Common terms and phrases additional Advanced allow angle closure anterior chamber approach aqueous associated authors avoid baseline bleb cataract cataract surgery cause chamber choroidal clinical coma combined compared complications conjunctival corneal create decrease deep sclerectomy demonstrated described detachment device difference drainage effective effusions et al Ex-PRESS extraction eyes factors failed failure filtration flow follow-up glau glaucoma surgery hypotony implant incision increased initial injection inserted International intraocular pressure iris KPro laser lens less limbus lower mean medications mmHg months needed needle NPGS occur open-angle glaucoma Ophthalmic Ophthalmol Ophthalmology optic outcomes outflow patients performed phacoemulsification placed POAG position posterior postoperative potential preoperative prevent primary procedure progression prospective reduction removal reported retinal risk Schlemm’s canal scleral scleral flap secondary shunt space stent success surgeon surgical suture technique therapy tion tomy topical trabectome trabecular trabeculectomy treated treatment tube versus viscoelastic visual wound
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Advanced Glaucoma Surgery Essentials in Ophthalmology - illustrated - London: Springer, c2015 - 138 pages
This text provides expert instruction on the techniques currently employed for the surgical treatment of glaucomatous disease, covering both the host of novel microinvasive devices for treatment of milder stages and the refined strategies that enhance success rates in patients with advanced disease. The critical steps in each procedure are clearly described with the aid of many high-quality illustrations and surgical videos. Pearls and pitfalls of the various techniques are highlighted, and helpful information is provided on indications, preoperative considerations, potential intra- and postoperative complications, and strategies for reducing the incidence of such adverse events. Each treatment method is addressed in a dedicated stand-alone chapter, ensuring ease of reference for the practitioner. Readers will find this book, written by internationally recognized experts in the field, to be an exceptional source of up-to-date information on advanced glaucoma surgical techniques.
9783319180601 3319180606 = Common terms and phrases additional Advanced allow angle closure anterior chamber approach aqueous associated authors avoid baseline bleb cataract cataract surgery cause chamber choroidal clinical coma combined compared complications conjunctival corneal create decrease deep sclerectomy demonstrated described detachment device difference drainage effective effusions et al Ex-PRESS extraction eyes factors failed failure filtration flow follow-up glau glaucoma surgery hypotony implant incision increased initial injection inserted International intraocular pressure iris KPro laser lens less limbus lower mean medications mmHg months needed needle NPGS occur open-angle glaucoma Ophthalmic Ophthalmol Ophthalmology optic outcomes outflow patients performed phacoemulsification placed POAG position posterior postoperative potential preoperative prevent primary procedure progression prospective reduction removal reported retinal risk Schlemm’s canal scleral scleral flap secondary shunt space stent success surgeon surgical suture technique therapy tion tomy topical trabectome trabecular trabeculectomy treated treatment tube versus viscoelastic visual wound
--Medical / Ophthalmology-- Medical / Clinical Medicine --Medical › Ophthalmology
617