Knowledge Library
Articles organised by chapter from Shields' Textbook of Glaucoma, 6th edition
72,600
Articles
111,250
Concepts
45
Chapters
Section I
The Basic Aspects of Glaucoma
CH. 1
Cellular and Molecular Biology of Aqueous Humor Dynamics
1,7503,473
CH. 2
Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry
5,2844,826
CH. 3
Gonioscopy and Other Techniques for Assessing the Anterior Segment
9212,296
CH. 4
Optic Nerve, Retina, and Choroid
10,16117,210
CH. 5
Assessment of Visual Fields
4,7466,449
CH. 6
Glaucomatous Influence on Visual Function
2,3514,517
25,213 articles38,771 concepts
Section II
The Clinical Forms of Glaucoma
CH. 7
Classification of the Glaucomas
553674
CH. 8
Molecular Genetics of the Glaucomas
1,7912,227
CH. 9
Clinical Epidemiology of Glaucoma
4,3548,207
CH. 10
The Glaucoma Suspect: When to Treat?
1,3281,873
CH. 11
Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma and Normal Tension Glaucoma
3,9518,223
CH. 12
Pupillary Block Glaucomas
1,0601,768
CH. 13
Congenital Glaucomas
6171,922
CH. 14
Developmental Glaucomas with Associated Anomalies
404761
CH. 15
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
5581,231
CH. 16
Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Corneal Endothelium
231690
CH. 17
Pigmentary Glaucomas and Other Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Iris and Ciliary Body
366783
CH. 18
Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Lens
9852,772
CH. 19
Glaucomas Associated with Disorders of the Retina, Vitreous, and Choroid
1,9543,258
CH. 20
Glaucomas Associated with Elevated Episcleral Venous Pressure
6791
CH. 21
Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Tumors
525881
CH. 22
Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Inflammation
1,2212,006
CH. 23
Steroid-Induced Glaucoma
394519
CH. 24
Glaucomas Associated with Intraocular Hemorrhage
122177
CH. 25
Glaucomas Associated with Ocular Trauma
1,102968
CH. 26
Glaucomas Following Ocular Surgery
2,0743,261
23,657 articles42,292 concepts
Section III
The Management of Glaucoma
CH. 27
Management of the Glaucoma Patient
5,6708,311
CH. 28
Principles of Medical Therapy for Glaucoma
4,0342,810
CH. 29
Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
278226
CH. 30
Prostaglandins and Hypotensive Lipids
608625
CH. 31
Adrenergic Stimulators
157140
CH. 32
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
168153
CH. 33
Cholinergic Agents
7077
CH. 34
Hyperosmotics
552717
CH. 35
Neuroprotection and Other Investigational Drugs
1,747849
CH. 36
Anatomic Principles of Glaucoma Surgery
500367
CH. 37
Principles of Laser Surgery for Glaucoma
1,0431,004
CH. 38
Surgery of the Anterior Chamber Angle and Iris
414576
CH. 39
Principles of Incisional Surgery
8881,103
CH. 40
Filtering Surgery
3,2553,137
CH. 41
Drainage Implant Surgery
6961,855
CH. 42
Medical and Surgical Treatments for Childhood Glaucomas
577869
CH. 43
Cyclodestructive Surgery
4881,142
CH. 44
Surgical Approaches for Coexisting Glaucoma and Cataract
1,3922,765
CH. 45
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
5691,476
23,106 articles28,202 concepts