Clearly illustrated with detailed explanations of surgical techniques
Covers all surgical treatment options for glaucoma
Written by a team of leading experts in the field
This book illustrates effective surgical techniques for treating glaucoma in a practical and easy to follow format. Within the various chapters the different steps for all surgical procedures are clearly described to guide the reader through each clinical presentation. There are many drawings with detailed explanations regarding incisional surgical techniques such as trabeculectomy, shunts and non perforating techniques, canaloplasty and modern Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGSs).

Surgical anatomy, different anesthetic techniques, medical therapy, laser treatments and choice of treatment to contrast glaucoma are also explained throughout the book. Finally there are three chapters on the most modern and effective surgical procedures, drawn up by leading internationally renowned ophthalmologists. This book will be an essential clinical resource for a wide range of readers including ophthalmologists in training, experienced surgeons and glaucoma specialists.

Table of contents (18 chapters)
Anatomy

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 1-4
Anesthesia

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 5-6
Penetrating Surgery and Its Surgical Variants

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 7-21
Non-penetrating Glaucoma Surgery (NPGS): Viscocanalostomy, Deep Sclerectomy and Canaloplasty

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 23-40
Glaucoma Drainage Implants

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 41-53
Surgical Iridectomy

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 55-59
Pediatric Glaucoma

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 61-67
Mini-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 69-73
Trabectome (Trabeculectomy Ab Interno)

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 75-78
Schlemm Canal Device

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 79-82
Supra-Choroidal Devices

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 83-90
Ab Internal Stent

Caretti, Luigi (et al.)

Pages 91-95
Medical Antiglaucomatous Therapy

Babighian, Silvia

Pages 97-98
Laser Antiglaucomatous Treatments

Babighian, Silvia

Pages 99-105
The Choice of Glaucoma Treatment

Babighian, Silvia

Pages 107-107
Glaucoma Devices

Rai, Amrit (et al.)

Pages 109-119
Deep Sclerectomy

Koerber, Norbert

Pages 121-123
Canaloplasty Surgical Technique

Scharioth, Gabor

Pages 125-129