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New Trends in Basic and Clinical Research of Glaucoma: A Neurodegenerative Disease of the Visual System – Part B
1st Edition, Volume 221 - October 20, 2015
Editors: Giacinto Bagetta, Carlo Nucci
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780128046081
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New Trends in Basic and Clinical Research of Glaucoma: A Neurodegenerative Disease of the Visual System - Part B is the latest volume from Progress in Brain Research focusing on new trends in basic and clinical research of glaucoma. This established international series examines major areas of basic and clinical research within neuroscience, as well as emerging subfields.
This well-established international series examines major areas of basic and clinical research within neuroscience, as well as emerging subfields
Neuroscientists, psychologists, neurologists
Preface
Part B
Chapter 1: Molecular biomarkers in primary open-angle glaucoma: from noninvasive to invasive
Abstract
1 Introduction: What is a Biomarker?
2 Defining Biomarkers
3 Noninvasive Biomarkers in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
4 Minimally Invasive Biomarkers in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
5 Invasive Biomarkers in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
6 Molecular Biomarkers in Clinical Practice: Is Translation Feasible?
7 Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 2: Cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the pathogenesis of glaucoma
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Anatomy and Dynamics of the Optic Nerve Head in Relationship to the Retrobulbar CSF Space
3 Intraocular Pressure
4 Relationship Between CSFP and IOP and Its Dynamics
5 CSFP, TLPD, and IOP: glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy
6 Limitations
7 Methods for Determining CSFP
8 CSFP and Retinal and Choroidal Vein Pressure
Chapter 3: Links among glaucoma, neurodegenerative, and vascular diseases of the central nervous system
Abstract
1 Background
2 Glaucoma and AD
3 Glaucoma and PD
4 Glaucoma and LHON
5 Glaucoma and Cerebrovascular Diseases
6 Discussion
Acknowledgment
Chapter 4: New technologies for measuring intraocular pressure
Abstract
1 Tonometry
2 Applanation Tonometry
3 Dynamic Contour (Pascal) Tonometer
4 Rebound Tonometry
5 Digital GAT
6 Ocular Response Analyzer
7 Transpalpebral Tonometers
8 Noncontact Corvis ST
9 SENSIMED Triggerfish® Contact Lens Sensor
Chapter 5: Emerging risk factors for glaucoma onset and progression
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Ocular Risk Factors
3 Systemic Risk Factors
4 Risk Calculators
5 Summary
Chapter 6: Strategies to improve early diagnosis in glaucoma
Abstract
1 Detecting Early Functional Change
2 Detecting Structural Change
3 Combining Information from Structural and Functional Tests
4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Chapter 7: How to detect progression in glaucoma
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 General Concepts
3 Functional Progression
4 Structural Progression
5 Combining Progression Techniques
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Chapter 8: Brain imaging in glaucoma from clinical studies to clinical practice
Abstract
1 Background
2 Conventional MRI
3 Diffusion Imaging
4 Functional Imaging
5 Voxel-based Morphometry
6 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Chapter 9: Primary congenital glaucoma
Abstract
1 Epidemiology
2 Genetics
3 Pathogenesis
4 Presentation
5 Differential Diagnosis
6 Management
7 Key Points
Acknowledgments
Chapter 10: New findings in the diagnosis and treatment of primary angle-closure glaucoma
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Epidemiology
3 Ocular Risk Factors
4 Pathophysiology
5 Classification
6 Ophthalmic Examination
7 Management
8 Acute PAC
9 Particular Conditions
Chapter 11: Advance in the pathogenesis and treatment of normal-tension glaucoma
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Advance in the Pathogenesis of Normal-Tension Glaucoma
3 Advance in the Treatment of Normal-Tension Glaucoma
4 Summary and Conclusion
Chapter 12: Exfoliative glaucoma: new evidence in the pathogenesis and treatment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Pathophysiology and Genetic Features
3 Geographic and Epidemiologic Features
4 Clinical Outcome and Treatment
Chapter 13: Uveitis and glaucoma: new insights in the pathogenesis and treatment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Pathogenesis
3 Treatment
4 Conclusion
Chapter 14: Glaucoma risks in advanced corneal surgery
Abstract
1 Mechanism of Steroid-Induced Glaucoma
2 Lamellar and Penetrating Keratoplasty
3 Glaucoma Risk and Penetrating Keratoplasty
4 Glaucoma Risk and Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
5 Glaucoma Risk and Descemet Stripping-Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
6 Glaucoma Risk and Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty
7 Post-Corneal Graft Glaucoma Treatment
8 Keratoprosthesis
9 Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis—Interface Fluid Syndrome
10 Urrets-Zavalia Syndrome
11 Conclusions
Chapter 15: Twenty-four hour efficacy of glaucoma medications
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 24-Hour Efficacy of Monotherapies
3 24-Hour Efficacy of Combined Therapy
4 Combinations of Prostaglandin Analogues with β-Blockers
5 Combinations of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors with β-Blockers
6 Combinations of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors with a Prostaglandin Analogue
7 Combination of an Alpha-2 Agonist and a β-Blocker
8 Combination of an Alpha-2 Agonist and a Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Chapter 16: Modulation of wound healing in glaucoma surgery
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Wound Healing Response
3 Modulation of Wound Healing: Clinical Practice
4 New Methods and Upcoming Trends in Wound Healing Modulation
5 Conclusions
Chapter 17: Emerging surgical therapy in the treatment of glaucoma
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Ab Externo and Ab Interno Procedures
3 Enhancing Outflow Procedures
4 Reducing Aqueous Production Procedures
5 Conclusions
Chapter 18: Visual disability and quality of life in glaucoma patients
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methods for Correlating Visual Disability and Quality of Life
3 Disabilities in Glaucoma
4 Rehabilitation in Glaucoma
5 Conclusion
Index
Contents of Previous Volumes
No. of pages: 412
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 221
Published: October 20, 2015
Imprint: Elsevier
Hardback ISBN: 9780128046081
eBook ISBN: 9780128045923
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Giacinto Bagetta
Giacinto Bagetta is Professsor of Pharmacology and works in the Department of Pharmacy, Health Science and Nutrition
at University of Calabria, Arcavata di Rende, Italy.
Affiliations and expertise
Professsor of Pharmacology, University of Calabria, Arcavata di Rende, Italy
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Carlo Nucci
Carlo Nucci is Professor of Ophthalmology in the Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
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