Overview
- Systematically describes the structures of the chamber angle identified by gonioscopy
- Describes and depicts the chamber angle in the most important glaucomatous diseases, as a basis for differential diagnosis
- Clearly explains examination methods
- Discusses therapy for pathologies of the chamber angle
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
Gonioscopy is a very important differential diagnostic tool that permits assessment of the anterior chamber angle and correct classification of glaucoma as a basis for specific treatment. This book clearly explains how to perform gonioscopy to best effect. The anatomy of the chamber angle is systematically described, and the impact of age, developmental disorders, and other pathologies on the chamber angle is explained. Particular attention is focused on primary and secondary open-angle and angle-closure glaucomas. In each case, the role of gonioscopy in evaluating the chamber angle is described with the help of many photographs and illustrations. The importance of knowledge of the chamber angle for laser treatment and surgery is fully explained, and the impact of medications is discussed. The practitioner will find in Gonioscopy all the information required to use the technique effectively in diagnosis and treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Christoph Faschinger, MD, PhD, is Clinical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Graz, Austria. Professor Faschinger studied medicine at the University of Graz before specializing in ophthalmology and progressing to become Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Deputy Head of the Clinic. His main focal points are cataract surgery, glaucoma and glaucoma surgery, keratoplasty, and tissue banking. He is the founder of the association Sehen ohne Grenzen (“Vision Without Frontiers”), which runs eye camps in developing countries.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Gonioscopy
Authors: Christoph Faschinger, Anton Hommer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28610-0
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-28609-4Published: 21 June 2012
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-52116-8Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-28610-0Published: 21 June 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 84
Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations, 131 illustrations in colour
Topics: Ophthalmology