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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
9 Pigmentary Glaucoma Jess T. Whitson Definition of the Problem What Is Pigmentary Glaucoma? Pigmentary glaucoma is a form of secondary open-angle glaucoma, which is characterized by the presence of…
1 Childhood Glaucoma Kimberly S. Warren and Füsun Gökmen Definition How Is Childhood Glaucoma Defined? Childhood glaucoma is a group of disorders characterized by improper development of the eye’s aqueous…
8 Glaucoma Associated with Inflammation George Shafranov and Joern B. Soltau Definition How Is Glaucoma Associated with Inflammation Defined? Inflammatory ocular conditions like keratitis, episcleritis, scleritis, and uveitis may cause…
