Josef Flammer Bücher

Reich bebildertes, einfach zu verstehendes Sachbuch zu der weitverbreiteten Alterskrankheit 'grüner Star'

Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology aims to link clinical ophthalmology directly to its basic science roots. This first volume describes the physics and chemistry required for a sound understanding of modern ophthalmology. The book opens with an extensive discussion of the interaction of light with matter and the way in which light is used in ophthalmic examinations and treatments. After describing traditional methods of imaging, particular emphasis is placed on modern instrumentation such as OCT. The interaction between light and tissues in different types of laser treatment is also addressed. The chemistry section focuses on compounds particularly relevant to the eye, such as oxygen and water. The origin and consequences of oxidative stress are reviewed, and the physical behavior of chemical compounds in the eye is explained. Understanding is facilitated through the use of many examples taken from the field of ophthalmology. The text is complemented by about 450 figures.

Exploring the controversies surrounding many of the approaches to diagnosis and management, Glaucoma Current Issues and Controversies covers the causes and pathogenesis of glaucoma. The editors and their international pool of experts offer evidence-based information drawn directly from their work. Providing a global outlook, they elucidate the latest developments in the pharmacological and surgical treatments of glaucoma.