"Glaucoma: Basic and Clinical Aspects" ed. by Shimon Rumelt

This book addresses new topics in glaucoma that have not been included and expands topics that have been included in the previous glaucoma books published by InTech. The book is a product of balance between expedited publication and the will to encompass the whole field and therefore contains the latest developments and new perspectives in glaucoma.

The book is intended for glaucoma specialists, general ophthalmologists, trainees and researches to increase the knowledge and understanding these complex diseases and to encourage further investigation for the benefit of the entire human community

Contents
Section 1 Basic Aspects
1 Anatomy of Ciliary Body, Ciliary Processes, Anterior Chamber Angle and Collector Vessels
2 Experimental Glaucoma After Oxidative Stress and Modulation of the Consequent Apoptotic Events in a Rat Model
3 NGenetics and Environmental Stress Factor Contributions to Anterior Segment Malformations and Glaucoma
4 Emerging Concept of Genetic and Epigenetic Contribution to the Manifestation of Glaucoma
5 Modern Aspects of Glaucoma Pathogenesis Local Factors for Development of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Associated with Impairment of Secretory Functions of the Eye Membranes
6 Functional Defects Caused by Glaucoma - Associated Mutations in Optineurin
7 The Role of Apolipoprotein E Gene Polymorphisms in Primary Glaucoma and Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
8 Progressive Neurodegeneration of Retina in Alzheimer's Disease —Are [3-Amyloid Peptide and Tau New Pathological Factors in Glaucoma?
9 Neuroprotection in Glaucoma
10 Strategies for Neuroprotection in Glaucoma
11 Cornea and Glaucoma
12 Screening for Narrow Angles in the Japanese Population Using Scanning Peripheral Anterior Chamber Depth Analyzer
13 The History of Detecting Glaucomatous Changes in the Optic Disc
14 Recognizing a Glaucomatous Optic Disc
Section 2 Clinical Aspects
15 Neovascular Glaucoma
16 Uveitic Glaucoma
17 Clinical Research Progress of Glaucomatocyclitic Crisis
18 Malignant Glaucoma
19 Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery - Strategies for Success
H hapter 20 Combined Cataract-Glaucoma Surgery