Curbside consultation in glaucoma: 49 clinical questions

by Gedde, Steven J. Heuer, Dale K. Lewis, Richard A.

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Full title :Curbside consultation in glaucoma : 49 clinical questions / editor, Dale K. Heuer ; associate editors, Steven J. Gedde, Richard A. Lewis.

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Publication Date:©2008.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Slack
Place of Publication:Thorofare, NJ
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2008.

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Description:xix, 247 pages : : illustrations (some color) ; : 26 cm.

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ISBN:9781556428326, 1556428324
oclc:ocn153579918
LC Classification:RE871
Dewey Decimal:617.7/41

How frequently does blindness develop among patients with primary open-angle glaucoma? With ocular hypertension -- Does reducing intraocular pressure really prevent development and progression of glaucoma -- What are the most frequent causes of glaucoma-related medical malpractice suits? What can I do to minimize my risk? -- How should I clinically examine the optic nerve -- What imaging device should I use in my practice -- Is there still a role for stereo disc photography in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma -- What visual field tests should I use in my glaucoma suspects? In my patients with manifest glaucoma? -- What is the best method for detecting glaucoma development? Glaucomatous progression? -- What are the implications of disc hemorrhages in glaucoma patients or suspects? How should I follow patients with anomalous optic discs, such as those with optic nerve drusen, tilted discs, myopic discs, and discs with pits? -- How is 24-hour intraocular pressure assessed? Is it important in glaucoma management or risk assessment? -- Should I measure central corneal thickness in all glaucoma patients? All glaucoma suspects? How frequently should I perform follow-up examinatio…