This second Glaucoma volume of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series, like the first, provides a comprehensive picture of recent progress in both basic clinical research and applied clinical science in the study of glaucoma. Rather than a replacement for traditional textbooks on glaucoma, this volume serves as a conceptual bridge between original research and textbook presentation. The book encompasses frequently unmentioned aspects of therapy, including adherence, persistence and health economics. Also included is an update on electrophysiology and its relevance to glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring. Coverage extends to aspects of glaucoma management, such as risk calculation and tube shunt procedures; new aqueous outflow concepts; a look into the future of glaucoma medical therapy. Glaucoma II provides the reader with diverse and salient topics reflective of the contemporary, evidence-based approach to the study, treatment and management of glaucoma.

Zusammenfassung
Te series Essentials in Ophthalmology was initi- to discuss clinically relevant and appropriate t- ated two years ago to expedite the timely trans- ics. Summaries of clinically relevant information fer of new information in vision science and have been provided throughout each chapter. evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Each subspecialty area now has been covered We thought that this prospicient idea would be once, and the response to the frst eight volumes moved and guided by a resolute commitment in the series has been enthusiastically positive. to excellence. It is reasonable to now update our With the start of the second cycle of subspecialty readers with what has been achieved. coverage, the dissemination of practical informa- Te immediate goal was to transfer informa- tion will be continued as we learn more about tion through a high quality quarterly publication the emerging advances in various ophthalmic in which ophthalmology would be represented by subspecialties that can be applied to obtain the eight subspecialties. In this regard, each issue has best possible care of our patients. Moreover, we had a subspecialty theme and has been overseen will continue to highlight clinically relevant - by two internationally recognized volume edi- formation and maintain our commitment to - tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N.

Inhalt
Basics and Diagnosis.- A New Model Describes an Aqueous Outflow Pump and Explores Causes of Pump Failure in Glaucoma.- Risk Calculators: Evidence-Based Care of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma Patients.- Dynamic Contour Tonometry.- Effect of Corneal Thickness on Applanation Tonometry, Pneumotonometry, and Tonopen Measurements.- Electrophysiology in the Diagnosis of Glaucoma.- Adherence and Persistence in Glaucoma.- Epidemiology and Related Fields.- Glaucoma Care in Developing Countries of Asia.- Health Economics, Cost-Effectiveness, and Glaucoma Care.- Therapy Surgery.- Future of IOP-Lowering Medication for Glaucoma Therapy.- Filtering Bleb Imaging with Confocal Laser Technology (Rostock Cornea Module).- Miscellaneous.- Update on Tube-Shunt Procedures for Glaucoma.