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PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS
Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusTo order this title, and for more information, click here
Third Edition

By
David Taylor, MD, FRCS, FRCP, FRCOphth, DSc(med), Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Institute of Child Health and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital; London, UK
Creig Hoyt, MD, The Theresa and Wayne Caygill Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology; Director of the Beckmnan Vision Center, University of California San Francisco, CA, USA

Description
"This is a marvelous book, which provides comprehensive coverage of the field. I predict it will be the 'Gold Standard' text for this field for the foreseeable future." (Ocular Surgery News) This thoroughly revised New Edition is a uniquely comprehensive reference on pediatric ophthalmic conditions and strabismus. Leading international experts guide the reader from epidemiological conditions and developmental aspects through diagnostic and investigative guidelines, and from general principles of management to a detailed consideration of specific disease states. They present clinical conditions systematically? providing a 2-5-page analysis, guidelines as to the probable cause(s), and full references for further study. The BONUS CD-ROM allows users to incorporate all of the images from the text into their presentations!

Audience
Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Pediatricians

Contents


Section I



Epidemiology, Growth and Development

Epidemiology of Visual Impairment and Blindness in Childhood Normal and Abnormal Visual Development Delayed Visual Maturation Pre-natal and post-natal Growth of the Eye, Adnexae, the Visual System and Emmetropizaton Milestones and Normative Data Refraction and Refractive Errors: Theory and Practice Refractive Surgery Screening


Section II



Management

History, Examination and Further Investigation Visual Fields Pediatric Visual Electrodiagnosis Diagnostic Ultrasound Neuroimaging of the Visual Pathway in Children Genetics, Ophthalmology and Genetic Testing The Visually Impaired Child and Family Helping a Family with a Visually Impaired Child


Section III



Infections, Allergic and External Eye Disorders

Ocular Manifestations of Intrauterine Infections Conjunctivitis of the Newborn Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis Endophthalmitis External Eye Disease and the Oculocutaneous Disorders Systemic Infections and the Eye: AIDS


Section IV



Systemic Pediatric Ophthalmology

Disorders of the Eye as a Whole Lids: Developmental Abnormalities Lids: Acquired Abnormalities and Practical Management Conjunctiva and Subconjunctival Tissue Anterior Segment Developmental Anomalies Corneal Abnormalities in Childhood Corneal Dystrophies Lacrimal System Orbital Disease in Children The Neurofibromatose Neurogenic Tumors Rhabdomyosarcoma Other Mesenchymal Abnormalities Metastatic, Secondary and Lacrimal Gland Tumors Histiocytic, Hematopoietic and Lymphoproliferative Disorders Craniofacial Abnormalities Cystic Lesions and Ectopia Inflammatory Disorders Vascular Diseases The Uveal Tract Uveitis Albinism The Lens Cataract & PHPV Childhood Glaucoma Vitreous (not PHPV) Retinoblastoma Prematurity and the Eye Inherited Retinal Dystrophies Retinal Dystrophies with Systemic Associations Inherited Macular Dystrophies Congenital Hamartomatous Lesions of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium Retinal Detachment in Childhood Flecked Retina Disorders Miscellaneous Retinal Disorders Congenital Optic Disc Anomalies Hereditary Optic Neuropathies Other Optic Neuropathies Chiasmal Defects Hydrocephalus, Brain Anomalies and Cortical Visual Impairment


Section V



Selected Topics in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Non-Organic Visual Disorders Inborn Errors of Metabolism and the Eye Developmental Dyslexia (Specific Reading Difficulty) Pupil Abnormalities and Reactions Leukemia Phakomatoses Accidental Trauma Child Abuse and NAI Blinding Eye Diseases of Childhood in Developing Countries


Section VI



Eye Movements and Strabismus

Supranuclear Eye Movement Disorders: Acquired and Neurological Nystagmus Infantile Nystagmus Syndrome Latent Nystagmus and DVD Strabismus: the Scientific Basis The Anatomy of Strabismus Amblyopia Management The Clinical Approach to Strabismus Concomitant Strabismus: Esotropias Eye Movement and Strabismus: Intermittent Exotropia Special Forms of Comitant Exotropia Vertical Strabismus ?A,? ?V,? and other Alphabet Pattern Strabismus Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders Cranial Nerve Palsies and Eye Muscle Diseases Strabismus: Non-Surgical Management Strabismus Surgery Abnormal Head Postures in Children What Do We Really Know About Strabismus and it's Management?


Section VII



Appendix - Problems

Clinical Investigation of Bilateral Poor Vision from Birth Red Eye in Infancy The Sticky Eye in Infancy The Unusual Appearing Eye The Lump in the Lid Abnormal Blinking and Eye Closure The Child Who Closes One Eye Dry Eye and Inappropriate Tearing Photophobia The Watering Eye Proptosis Eye Pain Blurred and Weak Vision Investigation of Acquired Poor Vision in Childhood The Deaf-Blind Child Optic Atrophy in Infancy and the Child with Optic Atrophy and Neurological Disease Headaches Peculiar Visual Images The Child Who Fails in School Abnormal Pupil Appearance in Infancy Clinical Investigation of Anisocoria Wobbly Eyes in Infancy The Evaluation of Abnormal Head Postures The Uncooperative or Difficult Parent The Uncooperative or Difficult Child Hand Defects and the Eye Contact Lens Management Problems Difficulties with Patching Sleep Disorders in Children with Poor Vision Is My Child's Development Normal? Low Vision Appliances Worldwide Resources


Index



Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 1300 pages, publication date: DEC-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-7020-2708-6
ISBN-10: 0-7020-2708-1
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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