| Glaucoma Contributor(s): Grehn, Franz (Editor), Stamper, Robert (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540262202 ISBN-13: 9783540262206 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: This second Glaucoma volume of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series, as in the first, provides a picture of recent progress in the field of glaucoma, in both basic clinical research and applied clinical science. Its intention is not to replace textbooks on glaucoma, but to serve as a conceptual bridge between original research and textbook presentation. The volume encompasses: Frequently unmentioned aspects of therapy including adherence, persistence and health economics. An update on electrophysiology and its relevance to glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring New aqueous outflow concepts. A look into the future of glaucoma medical therapy. The editors have set out to provide the reader with diverse and interesting topics reflective of the evidence-based, modern approach to the field of glaucoma. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Ophthalmology - Medical | Nursing - Management & Leadership - Science | Life Sciences - Biophysics |
| Dewey: 617.741 |
| Series: Essentials in Ophthalmology |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.9" W x 9.7" (1.05 lbs) 194 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Te series Essentials in Ophthalmology was initi- to discuss clinically relevant and appropriate t- ated two years ago to expedite the timely trans- ics. Summaries of clinically relevant information fer of new information in vision science and have been provided throughout each chapter. evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Each subspecialty area now has been covered We thought that this prospicient idea would be once, and the response to the frst eight volumes moved and guided by a resolute commitment in the series has been enthusiastically positive. to excellence. It is reasonable to now update our With the start of the second cycle of subspecialty readers with what has been achieved. coverage, the dissemination of practical informa- Te immediate goal was to transfer informa- tion will be continued as we learn more about tion through a high quality quarterly publication the emerging advances in various ophthalmic in which ophthalmology would be represented by subspecialties that can be applied to obtain the eight subspecialties. In this regard, each issue has best possible care of our patients. Moreover, we had a subspecialty theme and has been overseen will continue to highlight clinically relevant - by two internationally recognized volume edi- formation and maintain our commitment to - tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N. |