Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
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The Role of Ocular Perfusion Pressure in the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma
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Neovascular Glaucoma
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Glaucoma Secondary to Intraocular Tumors
42 Glaucoma Secondary to Intraocular Tumors Sumit P. Shah, MD, FACS and Jay S. Duker, MD The association between unilaterally elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and intraocular tumor has been appreciated…
Twenty-Four–Hour Intraocular Pressure Monitoring in Glaucoma
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Glaucoma After Vitreoretinal Procedures
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Tonometry and Tonography
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Principles of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
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Glaucoma Due to Trauma
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Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: Diagnosis and Treatment
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