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Synopsis
Specialists who work and teach mainly in the US (six are in Finland, Estonia, Australia, and Canada) have contributed 46 chapters on the science and clinical practice of glaucoma. The main sections are on the optic nerve, determinants of intraocular pressure, and laser and surgical therapy. Individual chapters consider topics that include genetics, gonioscopy, perimetry, childhood glaucoma, retinal disorders, neuroprotection, and ocular hypotony. Each chapter is well illustrated and contains a full bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR