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Glaucoma is defined as a group of optic neuropathies characterised by progressive degeneration of retinal ganglion cells. that results in damage to the optic nerve head and loss of visual field . This chapter summarises the pathophysiology, assessment and management of glaucoma.

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  1. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK

    Richard M. H. Lee

  2. Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton and Sussex Medical School Tongdean Eye Clinic, Brighton and Hove, UK

    Christopher Liu

  3. Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton, UK

    Hanbin Lee

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Lee, R.M.H., Liu, C., Lee, H. (2020). Glaucoma. In: Liu, C., Lee, H. (eds) Fundamentals in Ophthalmic Practice . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28841-9_7

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