Now in its Fifth Edition, represents a timely update to one of the field's seminal texts on the medical practice and surgical management of glaucoma. Edited by Drs. Malik Y. Kahook and Joel S. Schuman and with contributions from David L. Epstein and over 50 contributors, Chandler and Grant's Glaucoma, Fifth Edition brings together the experience of world-class glaucoma experts who belong to a long line of surgeons trained by using the teachings of the original authors of this classic work. Meticulous updating from the previous edition maintains the well-established historical teachings of Drs. Paul A. Chandler and W. Morton Grant and defines this new Fifth Edition as the most relevant and invaluable reference on the topic of glaucoma. Exploring subject areas from the mechanisms behind clinical observation to the details on treating the individual patient in the office, this Fifth Edition brings together the experience of world-class glaucoma experts trained from the original teachings of this book. This updated Fifth Edition builds on the teachings of previous editions, while expanding on new knowledge, making the Fifth Edition as relevant in the 21st century as when the first lectures were presented by Drs. Chandler and Grant.

Revised edition of: Chandler and Grant's glaucoma / David L. Epstein ; with R. Rand Allingham, Joel S. Schuman. 4th ed. 1997.

The basics -- Medications used in glaucoma therapy -- Common open-angle glaucomas -- Angle-closure glaucoma -- Secondary angle-closure glaucoma -- Combined mechanisms -- Secondary open-angle glaucoma -- Laser methods in glaucoma -- Glaucoma surgery -- Diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in children -- Special considerations.