Glaucoma: Its Symptoms, Varieties, Pathology, And Treatment (1898)

By Alexander W. Stirling

Book Overview

Glaucoma: Its Symptoms, Varieties, Pathology, And Treatment is a comprehensive medical book written by Alexander W. Stirling in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve and lead to blindness if left untreated. Stirling covers the various types of glaucoma, including acute and chronic forms, and describes their symptoms, causes, and diagnostic methods. He also delves into the pathology of glaucoma, discussing the changes that occur in the eye and the mechanisms that lead to the disease. Finally, Stirling provides an overview of the available treatment options for glaucoma, including medication, surgery, and laser therapy. This book is a valuable resource for medical professionals, students, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of glaucoma and its treatment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166451119
• ISBN13: 9781166451110
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"