This first volume of the series Essentials in Ophthalmology aims to give a picture of recent progress in the field of glaucoma, in both basic clinical research and applied clinical science. The volume encompasses (a) genetic aspects of different forms of glaucoma, (b) methods of diagnosis, such as imaging techniques, visual fields, electrophysiology, and ultrasound biomicroscopy, and (c) aspects of therapy, such as the target pressure concept, wound modulation in glaucoma surgery, neuroprotection, treatment of normal tension glaucoma, and the evaluation of nonpenetrating surgery. The editors provide a diversity of interesting topics reflective of the evidence-based, modern approach to the field of glaucoma.

Indispensable for continuous education and advanced training All editors with international reputation and contributing authors with great expertise in their topic Well-structured text and design, quick and easy to read Bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice Every 2nd year each subject is covered with timely information about new developments in the specialised field Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Franz Grehn, geb. 1948, Studium der Humanmedizin an den Universitäten Würzburg und Freiburg, Promotion zum Doktor der Medizin 1973. Wissenschaftliche Ausbildung an den Universitäten Freiburg, FU Berlin, Parma/Italien.
Habilitation 1984 an der Universität Freiburg. Ab 1990 Direktor der Universitäts-Augenklinik Mainz. Seit 1995 Direktor der Universitätsklinik Würzburg. 1997 Verleihung der Ehrendoktorwürde der Medizinischen Universität Iasi, Rumänien.
Zusammen mit Anselm Kampik hat Franz Grehn seit 1995 die wissenschaftliche Leitung der Essener Fortbildung für AugenärztInnen inne und ist seit 1999 in der Programmkommission für die wissenschaftliche Gestaltung der Augenärztlichen Akademie Deutschland (AAD) tätig.

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"Essentials in Ophthalmology" is a new review series covering all of ophthalmology categorized in eight subspecialties. It will be published quarterly, thus each subspecialty will be reviewed biannually. Given the multiplicity of medical publications already available, why is a new series needed? Consider that the half-life of medical knowledge is estimated to be around 5 years. Moreover, it can be as long as 8 years between the first description of a medical innovation in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and publication in a medical textbook. A series that narrows this time span between journal and textbook would provide a more rapid and efficient transfer of medical knowledge into clinical practice, and enhance care of our patients.

Inhalt
1 Genetic Changes and Their Influence on Structure and Function of the Eye in Glaucoma.- 2 Neuroprotection in Glaucoma.- 3 Screening for Glaucoma.- 4 Semi-automated Kinetic Perimetry for Assessment of Advanced Glaucomatous Visual Field Loss.- 5 Optic Nerve Imaging: Recent Advances.- 6 New Concepts in the Diagnosis of Angle-Closure Glaucoma: The Role of Ultrasound Biomicroscopy.- 7 Childhood Glaucoma and Amblyopia.- 8 What Have We Learned from the Major Glaucoma Clinical Trials?.- 9 The Concept of Target IOP at Various Stages of Glaucoma.- 10 A Practical Approach to the Management of Normal Tension Glaucoma.- 11 Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma.- 12 Pigment Dispersion Syndrome - Update 2003.- 13 Wound Modulation in Glaucoma Surgery.- 14 Non-penetrating vs Penetrating Surgery of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.