Shields Textbook of Glaucoma

Introduction: An Overview of Glaucoma Part I: THE BASIC ASPECTS OF GLAUCOMA 1: Cellular and Molecular Biology 2: Tonometry and Techniques for Assessing Intraocular Pressure 3: Other Techniques for Assessing the Anterior Segment and Gonioscopy 4: Optic Nerve, Retina, and Choroid 5: Assessment of Visual Fields 6: Assessment of Visual Function Part II: THE CLINICAL FORMS OF GLAUCOMA 7: Classification of the Glaucomas 8: Molecular Genetics 9: Epidemiology and Public Health, Including Screening and Risk Assessment 10: The Glaucoma Suspect 11: Open-Angle Glaucomas 12: Pupillary-Block Glaucomas 13: Congenital Glaucoma 14: Developmental Glaucomas with Associated Anomalies 15: Exfoliation Syndrome 16: Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of Corneal Endothelium 17 Pigmentary and Other Glaucomas Associated with Disorder of the Iris and Ciliary Body 18: Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Lens 19: Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Retina, Vitreous, and Choroid 20: Glaucomas Associated with Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure 21: Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Tumors 22: Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Inflammation 23: Steroid-Induced Glaucoma 24: Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Hemorrhages 25: Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Trauma 26: Glaucomas After Ocular Surgery Part III. MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA 27: Management of Patients with Glaucoma: Approaches to Treatment 28: Adrenergic Antagonists and Adrenergic Stimulators 29: Prostaglandins and Hypotensive Lipids 30: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 31: Cholinergic Stimulators and Hyperosmotic Agents 32: Neuroprotection and Other Investigational Drugs 33: Anatomic Principles of Glaucoma Surgery 34: Principles of Laser Surgery for Glaucoma 35: Surgery of the Anterior Chamber Angle and Iris 36: Principles of Incisional Surgery 37: Filtering Surgery 38: Glaucoma Drainage Device Surgery 39: Surgical Management of Pediatric Glaucomas 40: Cyclodestructive Surgery 41:

"The 6th edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma will be released almost 30 years after the first textbook of its kind in 1982. With this latest edition, the ability to have convenient access to the full text online and image bank adds tremendous value to clinicians seeking for a quick reference. The textbook has over 600 pages of valuable insights on all aspects of glaucoma and its management. The authors have extracted and condensed extensive knowledge from the literature as evidenced by the complete bibliographic listing after each chapter. The book is divided into 3 sections: basic aspects of glaucoma, clinical forms of glaucoma, and management of glaucoma. For the 6th edition, the authors have also added two new chapters-Chapter 8: Molecular Genetics and Pharmacogenomics of Glaucomas, and Chapter 9: Clinical Epidemiology of Glaucoma. The tables and figures in Chapter 8 do an outstanding job of unifying the current genes identified in glaucoma. Chapter 9 poignantly sends home the message of the worldwide burden from preventable vision loss from glaucoma and the projected increase in glaucoma as the aging population grows in the United States. One of the most challenging conditions to manage for the practicing ophthalmologist is the glaucoma suspect, and Chapter 10 gives a concise algorithm and approach that can be easily applied in the clinical setting. Chapters 13, 14, and 40 focus on childhood glaucoma and include many exquisite full-color photos of ophthalmic findings in pediatric glaucoma. Section III of the book is dedicated to the management of glaucoma, beginning with an introduction into the principles of medical therapy and concludes with timely discussions around novel surgical interventions, such as canaloplasty, and combined surgical approach to managing cataract and glaucoma. The chapters in this section offer excellent illustrations of surgical technique and where appropriate, color photos taken during surgery. The authors deserve high praise for