Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Robust screening alongside early diagnosis and prompt management is essential for preserving vision. Advanced ophthalmic nurse practitioners, optometrists and orthoptists are increasingly becoming part of a multi-disciplinary team approach that is designed to provide the best outcomes for our patients.This full-colour book has been written by experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists, and details all that a practitioner needs to know about the condition. It will also serve as a useful reference for junior ophthalmic trainees and medical students.Contents: ForewordAcknowledgementsList of ContributorsIntroductionAnatomy (Pierre Rautenbach)Definition and Classification (Neil Bowley)Examination Techniques (Neil Bowley)Investigations (Thomas Sherman)Eye Drops (Andrew Swampillai)Lasers (Adam Booth)Surgery (Abhijit A Mohite and Imran Masood)Improving Quality of Life (Katie Smith and Pam Adams)Developing a Holistic Approach to Glaucoma Management (Michael Smith)Useful ResourcesIndex
Readership: Ophthalmic nurse practitioners, opticians, orthoptists, ophthalmologists. Glaucoma;Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners;Optometrists;Opticians;Orthoptists0Key Features:Focused, yet comprehensive, introduction to glaucomaDedicated chapters on anatomy, clinical examination techniques, imaging (visual fields, optical coherence tomography and ultrasound biomicroscopy) and common medical treatmentsIntroduction to available laser optionsOverview of surgical techniques including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and Aqueous Shunt DevicesAdvice on helping patients maintain quality of life, and towards developing a holistic approach to managementWell-illustrated with both hand-drawn illustrations and colour photographs
