Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

by Kenneth W. Wright (Editor), T.C. Hengst (Illustrator), Peter H. Spiegel (Editor)

Overview

to the Second Edition here have been significant changes in pediatric Chapter 56 by Maya Eibschitz-Tsimhoni, MD, is a T ophthalmology and strabismus since the first wonderful contribution to the literature, as it reviews edition. Great effort has gone into incorporat­ 235 important ocular disorders that have systemic ing recent advances into this second edition. Each manifestations, and it includes a detailed glossary of chapter in the book has been revised, and over half of terms. them have been completely rewritten. In addition to As with the first edition, our goal is to present a updating and revising the entire book, we have added comprehensive textbook of pediatric ophthalmology three new chapters: Chapter 7 on electrophysiology and strabismus written in a clear, reader-friendly style. and the eye, Chapter 1 7 on strabismus surgery, and Our hope is that the readerwill find the second edi­ Chapter 56 on congenital syndromes with ocular man­ tion of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus to ifestations. Chapter 17 is the definitive work on pedi­ be scientifically informative, clinically useful, and en­ atric ocular electrophysiology, bar none, and was fin­ joyable to read. ished just weeks before the untimely death of its author, Dr. Tony Kriss (see tribute in Chapter 17).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781489905116
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	07/16/2013
Edition description:	Second Edition 2003
Pages:	1087
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.98(h) x 0.09(d)

Table of Contents

Section One Normal Development.- 1 Embryology.- 2 Postnatal Development.- Section Two Practical Aspects of Pediatric Ophthalmology.- 3 Pediatric Eye Examination.- 4 The Pediatric Low-Vision Patient.- 5 Breaking the News: The Role of the Physician.- 6 Pediatric Ocular Trauma.- 7 Pediatric Visual Electrophysiology.- Section Three Strabismus and Amblyopia.- 8 Anatomy and Physiology of Eye Movements.- 9 Binocular Vision and Introduction to Strabismus.- 10 Visual Development and Amblyopia.- 11 Sensory Aspects of Strabismus.- 12 The Ocular Motor Examination.- 13 Esodeviations.- 14 Exotropia.- 15 Alphabet Patterns and Oblique Muscle Dysfunction.- 16 Complex Strabismus: Restriction, Paresis, Dissociated Strabismus, and Torticollis.- 17 Strabismus Surgery.- 18 Optical Pearls and Pitfalls.- Section Four Lids, Orbit, and Lacrima.- 19 Lid Malformations, Malpositions, and Lesions.- 20 Lacrimal System.- 21 Proptosis and Orbital Disease.- Section Five Anterior Segment Disease.- 22 Pediatric Conjunctivitis.- 23 Pediatric Conjunctival Tumors.- 24 Developmental Anomalies of the Anterior Segment and Globe.- 25 Corneal Abnormalities.- 26 Pediatric Iris Abnormalities.- 27 Lens Abnormalities.- Section Six Glaucoma and Uveitis.- 28 Pediatric Glaucoma.- 29 Uveitis in Children.- Section Seven Pediatric Retinal Disease.- 30 Heritable Disorders of RPE, Bruch’s Membrance, and the Choriocapillaris.- 31 Retinitis Pigmentosa and Associated Disorders.- 32 Disorders of the Vitreous and Vitreoretinal Interface.- 33 Retinal Vascular Disorders.- 34 Nonvascular Hamartomas.- 35 Retinoblastoma and Malignant Intraocular Tumors.- 36 Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 37 Infectious, Inflammatory, and Toxic Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous.- 38 Myopia.- 39 Patterns of Retinal Disease in Children.- Section EightSystemic Disease with Eye Involvement.- 40 Chromosomal Abnormalities and the Eye.- 41 Craniofacial Syndromes and Malformations.- 42 Connective Tissue, Skin, and Bone Disorders.- 43 Neurocutaneous Syndromes.- 44 Metabolic Diseases.- 45 Selected Genetic Syndromes with Ophthalmic Features.- 46 Infectious Diseases.- Section Nine Neuro-Ophthalmology.- 47 Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Examination.- 48 Ocular Motility Disorders.- 49 Cognenital Optic Nerve Abnormalities.- 50 Cortical Visual Impairment.- 51 Brain Lesions with Ophthalmic Manifestations.- 52 Nystagmus and Ocular Oscillations in Infancy and Childhood.- 53 Neurodegenerative Conditions of Ophthalmic Importance.- 54 Neurocranial Defects with Neuro-Ophthalmic Significance.- 55 Management of Common Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Problems.- Section Ten Compendium of Inherited Diseases with Ocular Involvement.- 56 Ocular Manifestations of Inherited Diseases.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

"It covers the field of paediatric ophthalmology in a systematic and encyclopaedic fashion. ... In summary, this text gives an excellent account of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus … . As a reference text it is strongly recommended for inclusion in the libraries of paediatric hospitals." (JE Elder, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Vol. 39 (9), 2003)

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