Pediatric Ophthalmology: Current Thought and a Practical Guide

ISBN-13: 9783662501320 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 497 str.

Edward M. Wilson; Richard Saunders; Trivedi Rupal

Opis

Starting with a guide to the examination of children, this book covers all important topics for all who care for children's eyes. The book is written by renowned experts with many years of experience and perspective on the state-of-the-art recommendations.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"A practical guide that reviews relevant and current thoughts in pediatric ophthalmology. ... The book targets trainees and practitioners. ... there is valuable information for all types of ophthalmologists and non-ophthalmologists. ... This is a readable, practical, and extremely helpful book on a wide variety of pediatric ophthalmology topics. ... This is a very unique book, mostly because of its practical approach, and thus has unique value on the practitioner's bookshelf." (Naureen A Mirza-George, Doody's Review Service, March, 2009)

"This text is an addition to a field of already well-respected pediatric ophthalmology textbooks. ... The authors have succeeded in producing an eminently readable text. ... Trainees will definitely enjoy it in its 'entirety' and practitioners will benefit from a full reading. ... The text illustrations are good ... . The tables are useful. ... it will excite the reader who wants more detail and stimulate greater and more detailed reading on the most intriguing aspects of the subject. It is a great starting point." (James D. Reynolds, American Orthoptic Journal, Vol. 59, 2009)

Spis treści

The Art and Science of Examining a Child.- Refractive Error in Children.- Refractive Surgery in Children.- Amblyopia.- Worldwide Causes of Blindness in Children.- Screening for Pediatric Ophthalmologic Disorders.- Evaluation of the Apparently Blind Child.- Comitant Esotropia.- Exotropic Deviations.- Orthoptic Evaluation and Treatment.- Principles and Management of Complex Strabismus.- Dissociated Deviations.- A and V Patterns.- General Principles in the Surgical Treatment of Paralytic Strabismus.- Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Ocular Motility Syndromes.- Adjustable Sutures in Strabismus Surgery.- Complications of Strabismus Surgery.- Nystagmus in Infancy and Childhood.- Pediatric Eyelid Disorders.- Pediatric Lacrimal Disorders.- Congenital Ocular Malformations.- Pediatric Cataract: Preoperative Issues and Considerations.- Pediatric Cataract Surgery: Operative and Postoperative Issues.- Glaucoma in Infancy and Early Childhood.- Retinopathy of Prematurity.- Pediatric Retinal Disorders.- Pediatric Ocular Tumors and Simulating Lesions.- The Challenges of Pediatric Uveitis.- Common Conditions Affecting the External Eye.- Pediatric Low Vision.- Pediatric Ocular Trauma.