Linear and Curvilinear Streaks in the Fundus
11 Linear and Curvilinear Streaks in the FundusSCOTT M. STEIDL AND JONES ERIC Linear or Curvilinear Streaks Observed on or Near the Posterior Lens Retrolenticular Membranes and Hemorrhage Associated with…
Glaucoma Associated with Systemic Disease
16 Glaucoma Associated with Systemic Disease Joern B. Soltau Definition What Systemic Diseases and Problems Are Associated with Elevated Intraocular Pressure or Glaucoma? Several groups of systemic diseases can be…
Glaucoma Associated with Lens Disorders
10 Glaucoma Associated with Lens Disorders Gustavo E. Gamero Definition This chapter discusses glaucoma as a direct or indirect result of some lens abnormality. A careful assessment of this heterogeneous…
Traumatic Glaucoma
13 Traumatic Glaucoma Mohamed-Sameh H. El Agha Definition How Is Traumatic Glaucoma Defined? Traumatic glaucoma is the occurrence of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) secondary to ocular trauma. However, not every…
Neovascular Glaucoma
14 Neovascular Glaucoma Cuong D. Vu and John J. Alappatt Definition How Is Neovascular Glaucoma Defined? Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) is a type of secondary angle glaucoma attributed to new blood…
Management of Cataract and Glaucoma
20 Management of Cataract and Glaucoma Artemios S. Kandarakis Definition What Variables Need to be Considered in Management of Cataract and Glaucoma? The management of a patient with visually significant…
Principles and Complications of Surgical Therapy for Glaucoma
19 Principles and Complications of Surgical Therapy for Glaucoma William H. Lee, III This chapter is intended to be used by beginning surgeons as a summary guide in their preparation…
Glaucoma Associated with Primary Disorders of the Corneal Endothelium
7 Glaucoma Associated with Primary Disorders of the Corneal Endothelium Sylvia L. Hargrave Two conditions with disorders of the corneal endothelium are discussed in this chapter. Both iridocorneal endothelial (ICE)…
Management of Glaucoma in Pregnancy
21 Management of Glaucoma in Pregnancy Brian R. Sullivan Introduction This topic deals with the diagnostic and treatment concerns evolving from the occurrence of primary or secondary glaucoma in women…
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
2 Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Karanjit S. Kooner Definition How Is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Defined? Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic, slowly progressive, multifactorial, usually bilateral, though not necessarily symmetrical,…
