GlaucomaFranz Grehn, Robert Stamper Springer Science & Business Media, 2006 M10 5 - 194 pages Te series Essentials in Ophthalmology was initi- to discuss clinically relevant and appropriate t- ated two years ago to expedite the timely trans- ics. Summaries of clinically relevant information fer of new information in vision science and have been provided throughout each chapter. evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Each subspecialty area now has been covered We thought that this prospicient idea would be once, and the response to the frst eight volumes moved and guided by a resolute commitment in the series has been enthusiastically positive. to excellence. It is reasonable to now update our With the start of the second cycle of subspecialty readers with what has been achieved. coverage, the dissemination of practical informa- Te immediate goal was to transfer informa- tion will be continued as we learn more about tion through a high quality quarterly publication the emerging advances in various ophthalmic in which ophthalmology would be represented by subspecialties that can be applied to obtain the eight subspecialties. In this regard, each issue has best possible care of our patients. Moreover, we had a subspecialty theme and has been overseen will continue to highlight clinically relevant - by two internationally recognized volume edi- formation and maintain our commitment to - tors, who in turn have invited a bevy of experts cellence. G. K. Krieglstein R. N. |
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... Endothelial Cells Regulate the Pump 7 Trabecular Tissue 1.2.3 IOP Decreases Cause Composition 17 Trabecular Tissue ... SC Carry Aqueous 9 1.4 . Trabecular Tissues and Laboratory Evidence : in Living Eyes ..... Pump Failure Mechanisms ...
... Endothelial Cells Regulate the Pump 7 Trabecular Tissue 1.2.3 IOP Decreases Cause Composition 17 Trabecular Tissue ... SC Carry Aqueous 9 1.4 . Trabecular Tissues and Laboratory Evidence : in Living Eyes ..... Pump Failure Mechanisms ...
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... ( SC ) and the aqueous veins . Goldmann , Ascher , and others provide ex- quisitely detailed descriptions of the ... endothelium ( SCE ) narrows SC , forcing aqueous from SC into collector channel ostia and then into the aqueous veins ...
... ( SC ) and the aqueous veins . Goldmann , Ascher , and others provide ex- quisitely detailed descriptions of the ... endothelium ( SCE ) narrows SC , forcing aqueous from SC into collector channel ostia and then into the aqueous veins ...
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... SC B TM SS CB SS CB. Schlemm's canal endothelium , EW Schlemm's canal external wall , AV aqueous valve . ( From [ 30 ] ) Iris Schlemm's Canal Endothelium -SCE Cell Processes Juxtacanalicular Cells Trabecular Lamellae Fig . 1.2 Aqueous ...
... SC B TM SS CB SS CB. Schlemm's canal endothelium , EW Schlemm's canal external wall , AV aqueous valve . ( From [ 30 ] ) Iris Schlemm's Canal Endothelium -SCE Cell Processes Juxtacanalicular Cells Trabecular Lamellae Fig . 1.2 Aqueous ...
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... SC TM SC B TM SS CB SS CB SC C TM SS CB Fig . 1.4 Trabecular meshwork ( TM ) movement fol- lowing IOP reduction ... endothelium to distend outward carrying the TM with it . TM movement toward SC also forces the at- tached SS and CB ...
... SC TM SC B TM SS CB SS CB SC C TM SS CB Fig . 1.4 Trabecular meshwork ( TM ) movement fol- lowing IOP reduction ... endothelium to distend outward carrying the TM with it . TM movement toward SC also forces the at- tached SS and CB ...
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... SC endothelium against a basement membrane to provide intimate contact as in other vessels. The SC inner wall endothe- lium has only a sparse – and in some areas an absent – basement membrane; instead, in place of a basement membrane ...
... SC endothelium against a basement membrane to provide intimate contact as in other vessels. The SC inner wall endothe- lium has only a sparse – and in some areas an absent – basement membrane; instead, in place of a basement membrane ...
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