Here is a comprehensive and up-to-date source on the origins, diagnosis, and management of glaucomas in children. The authors balance evidence-based management guidelines with perspectives from their abundant direct clinical experience. Coverage includes the most recent advances in genetics, medical therapy, and surgical treatment...long-term management...treatment of intractable glaucomas...and other timely topics.
- Explores the newest knowledge about epidemiology and genetics · medical therapies · surgical management · management of refractory glaucoma · long-term management · penetrating keratoplasty or aphakia/ pseudophakia in children with glaucoma · and much more.
- Combines evidence-based recommendations with the authors' expert observations and opinions.
- Reviews important historical developments in pediatric glaucoma treatment.
- Reflects the most recent terminology and classifications in the field.
- Uses full-color clinical photographs and line drawings to illustrate important visual concepts.
- Offers comprehensive references, as well as tables and figures that summarize information from the literature at a glance.
