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1 online resource (290 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Series |
Consensus series ; 9
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Consensus series (World Glaucoma Association) ; 9.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preface; introduction; 1. definition, classification, differential diagnosis; 2. establishing the diagnosis anddetermining glaucoma progression; 2. establishing the diagnosis anddetermining glaucoma progression; 3. genetics; 4. medications; 5. glaucoma surgery in children; 6. primary congenital glaucoma andjuvenile open-angle glaucoma; 7. glaucoma associated with nonacquiredocular anomalies; 8. glaucoma associated with nonacquiredsystemic disease orsyndrome; 9. glaucoma associated with acquiredconditions; 10. glaucoma following cataractsurgery. |
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Addendum -- patients, parents andproviders as partners in managingchildhood glaucomasummary consensus points; index of authors. |
| Summary |
PrefaceChild hood is the topic of the ninth World Glaucoma Association Consensus. There has been only sparse attention to the diagnosis and treatment of childhood glaucoma. Both pediatric ophthalmologists and glaucoma specialists provide care for such children. In some instances, they manage these individuals alone and, in others, the management is shared. For this consensus, the participation of both groups was solicited. The global faculty, consisting of leading authorities on the clinical and scientific aspects of childhood glaucoma, met in Vancouver on July 16, 2013, just prior to the Worl. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Glaucoma in children -- Congresses.
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Glaucoma in children. |
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Glaucoma -- Congresses.
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Glaucoma. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Weinreb, Robert N., 1949-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Weinreb, R.N. Childhood Glaucoma. The Hague : Kugler Publications, ©2013 9789062992393 |
| ISBN |
9789062998630 (electronic book) |
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9062998631 (electronic book) |
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9789062992393 |
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