Full Description
This book offers a comprehensive overview of neovascular glaucoma (NVG), which is an extraordinarily aggressive type of secondary glaucoma that has often been discussed as an afterthought rather than the focal subject in glaucoma reference books. NVG is considered an end stage complication in patients with certain underlying retinal diseases, most commonly diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions. Historically, NVG has been one of the most difficult types of glaucoma to manage, with a high failure rate for traditional glaucoma surgery, and often progression of the underlying retinal disease despite "standard of care" treatment.
Chapters cover advancements made in recent years in the management of the underlying ischemic retinal conditions that lead to NVG, including the use of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) medications. Additionally, chapters discuss glaucoma surgeries, which have become less invasive in recent years with the advent of microinvasiveglaucoma surgery (MIGS). This book offers an up-to-date reference regarding current concepts in the diagnosis, as well as medical, laser, and surgical treatment of NVG in the anti-VEGF era, with attention to the close collaboration between glaucoma specialists and retina specialists.
Neovascular Glaucoma - Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment will change the way ophthalmologists manage NVG, ensuring patients better outcomes. It is a must-have resource for ophthalmologists worldwide.
Contents
Neovascular Glaucoma: An Overview.- Epidemiology of Neovascular Glaucoma.- Pathophysiology of Neovascular Glaucoma.- Clinical Diagnosis of Neovascular Glacuoma in the Ophthalmology Office.- Clinical Diagnosis of Neovascular Glaucoma in the Emergency Room.- Neovascular Glaucoma in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.- Neovascular Glaucoma in Retinal Vein Occlusions.- Neovascular Glaucoma in Ocular Ischemic Syndrome.- Neovascular Glaucoma in Ocular Inflammatory Disease.- Neovascular Glaucoma in Chronic Retinal Detachments.- Neovascular Glaucoma in Ocular Tumors & Radiation.- Treatment Goals in Neovascular Glaucoma.- Panretinal Photocoagulation for Neovascular Glaucoma.- Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) for Neovascular Glaucoma.- Medical Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - Glaucoma Perspective on IOP Lowering Therapy.- Trabeculectomy for Neovascular Glaucoma.- Aqueous Shunt for Neovascular Glaucoma Implant.- Cyclophotocoagulation for Neovascular Glaucoma.- Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery for Neovascular Glaucoma.- Advancing Care in NVG.
