Central Visual Field Defects in Glaucoma - Softcover

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About this book
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, making early detection and management crucial. Protecting central vision is the ultimate goal of glaucoma treatment, yet common visual field tests often overlook early signs of central visual field defects (CVFDs). These defects can significantly impact the quality of life for glaucoma patients.
This book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding CVFDs at all stages of glaucoma, from early detection to advanced cases. With over 100 figures, 20 tables, and 10 flowcharts, it provides cutting-edge insights into the detection, diagnosis, and management of CVFDs, combining scientific data with clinical practice.

Table of Contents

• List of abbreviations
• Foreword
• Preface, by Robert N. Weinreb
• About the author
• Chapter 1: Types of glaucomatous visual field defects
• Chapter 2: Understanding central visual field defects in early glaucoma
• Chapter 3: The structural aspect of detecting glaucomatous macular damage
• Chapter 4: The 24-2 visual field test underestimates central visual field defects
• Chapter 5:Current glaucoma staging systems underestimate disease severity in eyes with central visual field defects
• Chapter 6: The utility of the 10-2 visual field test for the evaluation and management of central defects in early glaucoma
• Chapter 7: Prediction of 10-2 defects by central 24-2 defects
• Chapter 8: 24-2C: A new modality of the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer
• Chapter 9: The evolution of SITA-Faster: its benefits and limitations
• Chapter 10: Detection of central visual field defects with the Octopus G pattern
• Chapter 11: Central visual field defects in advanced glaucoma

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