Fundamentals Of Glaucoma: A Guide For Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners, Optometrists And Orthoptists

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Robust screening alongside early diagnosis and prompt management is essential for preserving vision. Advanced ophthalmic nurse practitioners, optometrists and orthoptists are increasingly becoming part of a multi-disciplinary team approach that is designed to provide the best outcomes for our patients.This full-colour book has been written by experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists, and details all that a practitioner needs to know about the condition. It will also serve as a useful reference for junior ophthalmic trainees and medical students.Contents:

• Foreword
• Acknowledgements
• List of Contributors
• Introduction
• Anatomy (Pierre Rautenbach)
• Definition and Classification (Neil Bowley)
• Examination Techniques (Neil Bowley)
• Investigations (Thomas Sherman)
• Eye Drops (Andrew Swampillai)
• Lasers (Adam Booth)
• Surgery (Abhijit A Mohite and Imran Masood)
• Improving Quality of Life (Katie Smith and Pam Adams)
• Developing a Holistic Approach to Glaucoma Management (Michael Smith)
• Useful Resources
• Index

Ophthalmic nurse practitioners, opticians, orthoptists, ophthalmologists. Glaucoma;Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners;Optometrists;Opticians;Orthoptists0Key Features:

• Focused, yet comprehensive, introduction to glaucoma
• Dedicated chapters on anatomy, clinical examination techniques, imaging (visual fields, optical coherence tomography and ultrasound biomicroscopy) and common medical treatments
• Introduction to available laser options
• Overview of surgical techniques including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and Aqueous Shunt Devices
• Advice on helping patients maintain quality of life, and towards developing a holistic approach to management
• Well-illustrated with both hand-drawn illustrations and colour photographs