2025-2026 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 10
Glaucoma Print
Seiten
2025
American Academy of Ophthalmology (Verlag)
9781681048413 (ISBN)
American Academy of Ophthalmology (Verlag)
9781681048413 (ISBN)
Delve into an in-depth exploration of glaucoma—from epidemiology and genetic factors to aqueous humor dynamics and clinical evaluation using imaging and perimetry. Uncover medical therapies and both laser and incisional surgical techniques, accompanied by videos, interactive cases, photographs, and illustrations that clarify treatment strategies.
Section 10 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology, genetic factors, intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics, clinical evaluation and imaging of the anterior and posterior segments, perimetry, and glaucoma in children and adolescents.
The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described, including a discussion of the mechanism of action and adverse effects of available agents. Key Points sidebars and tables accompany the discussion of various surgical procedures.
Section 10 of the BCSC contains a chapter on surgical therapy for glaucoma, which includes 23 surgical videos to enhance learning (sample). e new interactive case studies are included that present hypothetical patients and their histories, examination results, imaging, differential diagnosis, and management (sample).
In addition to videos, Section 10 contains numerous photographs and illustrations depicting disease entities and surgical techniques. Both print and eBook users can access all of Section 10’s multimedia components.
Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to:
Describe the pathophysiology of and therapy for primary congenital and juvenile-onset glaucomas
Describe the various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma, including the efficacy, mechanism of action, and safety
State the indications and techniques for laser and incisional surgical procedures for glaucoma, as well as the complications of these treatments
Section 10 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) provides a comprehensive discussion of glaucoma, including epidemiology, genetic factors, intraocular pressure and aqueous humor dynamics, clinical evaluation and imaging of the anterior and posterior segments, perimetry, and glaucoma in children and adolescents.
The various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma are described, including a discussion of the mechanism of action and adverse effects of available agents. Key Points sidebars and tables accompany the discussion of various surgical procedures.
Section 10 of the BCSC contains a chapter on surgical therapy for glaucoma, which includes 23 surgical videos to enhance learning (sample). e new interactive case studies are included that present hypothetical patients and their histories, examination results, imaging, differential diagnosis, and management (sample).
In addition to videos, Section 10 contains numerous photographs and illustrations depicting disease entities and surgical techniques. Both print and eBook users can access all of Section 10’s multimedia components.
Upon completion of Section 10, readers should be able to:
Describe the pathophysiology of and therapy for primary congenital and juvenile-onset glaucomas
Describe the various classes of medical therapy for glaucoma, including the efficacy, mechanism of action, and safety
State the indications and techniques for laser and incisional surgical procedures for glaucoma, as well as the complications of these treatments
| Erscheinungsdatum | 19.08.2025 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | San Francisco |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Augenheilkunde |
| ISBN-13 | 9781681048413 / 9781681048413 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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