6 Structure–Function Relationship
Felipe A. Medeiros Summary The relationship between structure and function of the optic nerve is a defining characteristic of glaucoma. This chapter describes how structure–function maps have been created…
4 Optical Coherence Tomography of the Macula
Divakar Gupta Summary Retinal imaging for glaucoma diagnosis and management has largely focused on quantifying characteristics of the optic nerve head (ONH), the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL),…
2 Development of Optical Coherence Tomography
Joel S. Schuman and Rachel A. Downes Summary Optical coherence tomography (OCT), now a fixture in eye clinics around the world, was developed less 30 years ago. Following decades…
1 Introduction: Practical Guide, OCT for Glaucoma
Jullia A. Rosdahl Summary This is an introduction with a reader’s guide for our book on optical coherence tomography (OCT) for glaucoma. OCT is an invaluable tool for the…
36 Imagining the Future of Strabismus Surgery
Irene Ludwig and Joel Miller Summary We have come far in the surgical correction of strabismus, but there is much more on the horizon. One advance already expected to be…
34 Mini-Procedures and Compartmental Surgery for Small Angle Strabismus
Irene Ludwig Summary In some cases, the angle of strabismus is too small to warrant full muscle recession or resection due to a substantial risk of overcorrection, but patient symptoms…
33 Procedures to Restrict Movement
Irene Ludwig Summary Limitation of eye movement may not always be correctable. Cranial nerve palsies, Duane’s syndrome, trauma, and other causes of restrictive strabismus may result in bothersome diplopia in…
23 Classic Strabismus Surgery: Rectus Muscle
Marilyn B. Mets Summary Surgery of the rectus muscles is the most common form of strabismus surgery performed. An understanding of anatomy, careful planning, and excellent surgical technique are required…
35 Transpositions
Irene H. Ludwig and Lionel Kowal Summary Transposition of an extraocular muscle shifts its insertion to change its mode of action. Transposition procedures are usually used to treat deviations resulting…
32 Adjustable Sutures and Hang-Back Suture Technique
Maria Felisa Shokida Summary Strabismus surgery remains a challenge because success rates are not always predictable. The adjustable sutures technique has been available to strabismus surgeons for the last several…
