Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Tumors A variety of intraocular tumors and tumor-like ocular disorders can give rise to glaucoma (Table 21.1) (1). In one survey of 2597 patients with intraocular…

Principles of Medical Therapy and Management This chapter covers the management of the patient with glaucoma using an evidence-based approach. The following factors will be considered: (a) making an accurate…

Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Lens Several disorders of the crystalline lens are associated with various forms of glaucoma. In some cases, such as the exfoliation syndrome (see Chapter…

Cellular and Molecular Biology of Aqueous Humor Dynamics The study of glaucoma deals with factors involved in the pathophysiology of progressive optic neuropathy characterized by “cupping” of the optic disc….

Pupillary Block Glaucomas TERMINOLOGY Primary versus Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucomas Angle closure is characterized by apposition of the peripheral iris against the trabecular meshwork, resulting in obstruction of aqueous outflow (see…

Gonioscopy and Other Techniques for Assessing the Anterior Segment Assessment of the anatomy of the anterior chamber angle by gonioscopy is an essential part of the glaucoma evaluation. The drainage…

Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE What Is Normal? In individuals who are susceptible to glaucoma, “normal” intraocular pressure (IOP) may be defined as that pressure which does not lead…

Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Inflammation Any portion of the eye can be affected by inflammatory processes, including the uveal tract (i.e., uveitis), cornea (i.e., keratitis), sclera (i.e., scleritis), and episclera…