Description
Book SynopsisThis 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 microinvasive glaucoma 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.
Table of Contents1. Neovascular Glaucoma: An Overview 2. Epidemiology of Neovascular Glaucoma3. Pathophysiology of Neovascular Glaucoma4. Clinical Diagnosis of Neovascular Glaucoma 5. Neovascular Glaucoma in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy6. Neovascular Glaucoma in Central Retinal Vein Occlusions7. Neovascular Glaucoma in Carotid Obstructive Disease 8. Medical Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - Retina Perspective (Anti-VEGF)9. Medical Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - Glaucoma Perspective (IOP Lowering)10. Laser Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - Retina Perspective (Pan Retinal Photocoagulation)11. Laser Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - Glaucoma Perspective (Cyclophotocoagulation)12. Surgical Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - The Past – Trabeculectomy13. Surgical Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - The Present - Glaucoma Drainage Implant 14. Surgical Therapy for Neovascular Glaucoma - The Future - Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery for Neovascular Glaucoma 15. Neovascular Glaucoma: Future Directions
