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Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management | Paperback

by Deepak Gupta (Author)

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$79.95

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Binding:

Paperback

Publisher:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Edition:

1st Edition

Page Count:

320 Pages

Publication Date:

September 01, 2004

Sales Rank:

1,047,468st

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Product Description
Inside this expertly written resource, you'll discover what every optometrist must know to ensure the accurate diagnosis and optimal management of glaucoma. Complete diagnostic coverage hones your skills with current information on risk factors, genetic factors, gonioscopy, visual field analysis, IOP measurement, corneal thickness evaluation, and optic nerve imaging. You'll also find essential material on medical management—including overviews of the latest drugs used in managing glaucoma—to help you choose the best approach for each patient. There's even guidance on co-management that will help you work effectively with ophthalmologists in charting the right therapeutic course.

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