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,…
Glaucoma Associated with Intraocular Tumors
17 Glaucoma Associated with Intraocular Tumors David J. Bene Definition What Is Glaucoma Associated with Intraocular Tumors? Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) may be the presenting sign of an intraocular tumor….
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
5 Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma James A. Savage Definition It is not entirely clear what disease the ancient Greeks referred to as γλαυκωμα.1 Although it is certainly likely that some of…
Principles and Complications of Medical Therapy of Glaucoma
18 Principles and Complications of Medical Therapy of Glaucoma Rick E. Bendel and Mark S. Juzych Definition How are the Principles and Complications of Medical Therapy of Glaucoma Defined? There…
Glaucoma Associated with Ocular Surgery
12 Glaucoma Associated with Ocular Surgery Eve J. Higginbotham Definition of the Problem Based on current teaching regarding glaucoma, glaucoma associated with ocular surgery can be defined as any evidence…
Glaucoma Associated with Raised Episcleral Venous Pressure: The “Red Eye” Glaucomas
6 Glaucoma Associated with Raised Episcleral Venous Pressure: The “Red Eye” Glaucomas Kenneth W. Olander Definition How Is Glaucoma from Raised Episcleral Venous Pressure (EVP) Defined? Increased EVP causing glaucoma…
Glaucoma Associated with Vitreoretinal Disorders
11 Glaucoma Associated with Vitreoretinal Disorders John J. Alappatt and Albert O. Edwards There is an intimate association between several vitreoretinal diseases and glaucoma (Table 11–1). Both primary and secondary…
