Medical Management of Glaucoma [Paperback]

Medical Management of Glaucoma is a comprehensive review of glaucoma, current pharmacological therapies, and treatment guidelines for the disease as put forth by the American Academy of Ophthalmologists (AAO) and European Glaucoma Society (EGS). This book will review glaucomas definition, classes, epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis (especially discussing intraocular pressure, aqueous humor production, and outflow), diagnosis and assessment tools, and current therapeutic options for patients. Medical Management of Glaucoma will also give ophthalmologists and related healthcare professionals insight into how the patient is affected by their disease by reviewing quality of life issues, adherence, and costs of therapy, which is particularly significant as the management of this chronic disease should be tailored for each patient.

Based on protocols set down by the American Academy of Ophthalmologists and the European Glaucoma Society, this comprehensive manual is an authoritative and superbly illustrated reference that aims to strengthen cooperation between patient and clinician.

Keith Barton is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, and is an Honorary Reader for the Department of Epidemiology at the Institute of Ophtalmology, University College London. Additionally, Dr Barton is the Chairman of the International Glaucoma Association, a registered charity for people with glaucoma. Keith Barton is a Glaucoma Specialist whose research interests include the surgical management of glaucoma, specifically secondary glaucoma and the use of aqueous shunt devices, and the management of cataract in glaucoma.

Roger Hitchings is an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Professor Emeritus in Glaucoma and Allied studies at the Universitylc)