This well-structured volume provides a picture of recent progress in the field of glaucoma, in both basic clinical research and applied clinical science. Its intention is to serve as a conceptual bridge between original research and textbook presentation.

This third Glaucoma volume of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series, as in the first and the second, provides a picture of recent progress in the field of glaucoma, in both basic clinical research and applied clinical science. Its intention is not to replace textbooks on glaucoma, but to serve as a conceptual bridge between original research and textbook presentation. The editors have set out to provide the reader with diverse and interesting topics reflective of the evidence-based, modern approach to the field of glaucoma. The book's well-structured text and new design is quick and easy to read.

Overview of the newest developments in the field of glaucoma with application for the daily practice Indispensable for continuous education and advanced training Internationally renowned volume and series editors, i.e. distinguished editorial board only Invites papers from world-leading established experts Well-structured text and new design, quick and easy to read (e.g. with core messages, summaries for the clinician) Bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
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.

Inhalt
Imaging Individual Ganglion Cells in the Human Retina.- The Epidemiology of Glaucoma.- Circadian Changes in Intraocular Pressure.- Detecting Glaucoma Progression by Imaging.- The Classification of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma.- Uveitic Glaucoma.- Nonpenetrating Glaucoma Surgery.- New Glaucoma Surgical Devices.- Digital Glaucoma Patient Record and Teleconsultation Sustems for Glaucoma Specialists: The European Glaucoma Society Glaucocard Project.