Cover

Front Matter

Contents

Preface

List of Contributors

Imaging for Glaucoma Detection and Progression

Abstract

Introduction

Normal Characteristics of the Optic Nerve Head

Characteristics of a Glaucomatous Optic Nerve Head

Strategies to Measure Progression

Instruments Used for Measuring Structural Progression

Conclusion

Suggested Reading

References

Visual Field Examination in Glaucoma:Detection and Progression of Disease

Abstract

References

Clinical Challenges and Priorities in Managing Glaucoma Patients

Abstract

Goal of Treatment/Who Should Be Treated

Guidelines

Definitions of Normal and Glaucoma Subjects

Can We Use the Cup/Disk Ratio as a Criterion to Diagnose Glaucoma?

The Association between Visual Field Damage and Quality of Life

Risk Assessment in Glaucoma

Target Intraocular Pressure

The Concept of Rate of Progression

Detection of Glaucoma Progression

References

Angle Closure Glaucoma

Abstract

Introduction

Definition and Classification

Prevalence and Incidence

Risk Factors

Ocular Manifestations and Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Treatment Options

References

Treatment of Glaucoma with or without Medications Lowering Intraocular Pressure: Options and Relevant General Health Issues

Abstract

Introduction

Glaucoma Therapy

Target Intraocular Pressure

Antiglaucoma Drugs

Mechanisms of Glaucoma Medications: Current Treatment

Mechanisms of Glaucoma Medications: Future Treatment

General Health Issues in Glaucoma

Conclusion

References

Laser Treatment in Glaucoma

Abstract

Introduction – Principles of Laser-Tissue Interactions

Laser Procedures Increasing Aqueous Humor Outflow

Laser Procedures Reducing Internal Block of Aqueous Humor Flow

Laser Procedures Reducing Aqueous Humor Production

References

Canaloplasty

Abstract

References

Phacoemulsification and Glaucoma

Abstract

Phacoemulsification in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Phacoemulsification in Exfoliation Glaucoma

Phacoemulsification following Trabeculectomy in Patients with Filtering Blebs

Combined Surgery

Phacoemulsification in Primary Angle Closure

Surgical Considerations

References

Antiscarring in Glaucoma Surgery

Abstract

Introduction

Antimitotics

Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Inhibition of Growth Factors

Conclusion

References

The Risk of Handicap from Glaucoma

Abstract

Introduction

Definition

Why Is Quality of Life Important?

Assessment of Quality of Life in Glaucoma

Questionnaires

General Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires

Vision-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaires

Glaucoma-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaires

Questionnaire Scoring Systems: Likert versus Rasch Analysis

Limitations of Using Questionnaires to Measure Quality of Life

Performance-Based Measures

Limitations of Using Performance-Based Testing to Measure Quality of Life

Utility Measures

Quality- and Disability-Adjusted Life Years

Key Findings of Studies on Quality of Life in Glaucoma

Conclusion

Suggested Reading

References

Subject Index