Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : primary open-angle glaucoma -- Patient assessment : ocular history and exam -- Visual field and ancillary testing -- Epidemiology : primary open-angle glaucoma -- Etiology : primary open-angle glaucoma -- Natural history : primary open-angle glaucoma -- Pitfalls in diagnosis : primary open-angle glaucoma -- Treatment modalities : the basis of glaucoma therapy -- Landmark glaucoma studies -- Medications for glaucoma -- Comparative clinical trials/primary treatment algorithm -- Primary angle-closure glaucoma -- Secondary open-angle glaucoma -- Complications following laser procedures -- When medical therapy is insufficient -- Refractory glaucoma -- Index.