Pediatric Practice Ophthalmology

by Gregg T. Lueder

Overview

Hands-on, full-color guidance on treating ophthalmic diseases in children

Pediatric Practice: Opthalmology is a unique source of practical information for the care of children with opthalmic symptoms and diseases. While epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis are covered, the emphasis of the book is on actual patient management with the goal of optimizing care and improving outcomes.

Presented in full color, the book includes numerous clinical photographs, icons, clinical pearls, indications for referral and treatment, and the consistent use of headings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071639651
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	12/24/2010
Series:	Pediatric Practice
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	98 MB
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About the Author

Gregg T. Lueder, MD is Professor of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences, and Professor of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Part I: Symptoms; Chapter 1. The infant who does not appear to see; Chapter 2. Decreased vision in older children; Chapter 3. Excess tearing in infants; Chapter 4. Strabismus in infants; Chapter 5. Strabismus in older children; Chapter 6. Unequal pupils; Chapter 7. Nystagmus; Chapter 8. Bumps on the eyelids; Chapter 9. Bumps around the eyes; Chapter 10. Bulging eyeball; Chapter 11. Learning disabilities; Chapter 12. Eye pain and light sensitivity; Chapter 13. The red eye; Chapter 14. Abnormal red reflex; Chapter 15. Drooping eyelid; Part II: Disease; Chapter 1. Decreased vision in infants; Chapter 2. Disorders of the lacrimal system; Chapter 3. Disorders of the eyelids; Chapter 4. Corneal diseases; Chapter 5. Glaucoma; Chapter 6. Iris and pupil abnormalities; Chapter 7. Lens abnormalities; Chapter 8. Retinal diseases; Chapter 9. Optic nerve abnormalities; Chapter 10. Orbit abnormalities; Chapter 11. Strabismus; Chapter 12. Cranial nerve palsies affecting the eyes; Chapter 13. Ocular infections; Chapter 14. Ocular tumors; Chapter 15. Systemic diseases affecting the eyes