Going beyond just treating "small adult eyes," this valuable resource is designed specifically for pediatric ophthalmologists. Created to develop the skills of examining and treating children, this superb addition to the REQUISITES series provides an intimate knowledge of areas such as embryology, eye development, genetics, neuro-visual development, and amblyopia. It extracts the most important information and presents it in a lucid, easy-to-comprehend format for ophthalmologists in practice and training. Practical aspects include examination techniques, ocular trauma, and various communication techniques. A wealth of illustrations support the text along with clinical photographs that facilitate diagnosis through pattern recognition. * Concise core text of important information essential for diagnosis and treatment of most frequently found congenital eye conditions - strabismus as well as other pediatric diseases and abnormalities. * Designed as a heavily illustrated diagnostic tool using diagrams, black and white illustrations, color photos, and surgical drawings. * Covers the unique approach to the pediatric eye patient when performing standard tests and procedures. * Contains the standard and successfully proven REQUISITES features of boxes presenting differential diagnosis, major points, chapter outlines, tables, heavily illustrated format, and suggested readings. * Featured as one volume in a set of seven complimentary REQUISITES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY titles comprising a total ophthalmology set. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-516-2

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: The Requisites (Requisites in Ophthalmology)

Medical Books

Wright MD, Kenneth W.

Spiegel MD, Peter H.

Medicine

Mosby

Formatted for practical problem solving, the new 3rd edition of this clinical resource manual covers the full spectrum of eye disorders, eye examinations, vision screening, strabismus, dyslexia, ocular trauma, genetic syndromes, and all the diverse pediatric-specific eye disorders you are likely to encounter. “This book is a useful and well presented source of pediatric ophthalmology. The excellent photos are clear and crisp.” Stephen Mikell, MD, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Doody’s Review, 2008. 
Clear, concise explanations and recommendations are complemented by numerous figures and photographs demonstrating eye pathology. Includes more than 200 color images; ready access to expert guidance through all the steps in effective diagnosis and intervention, including laboratory workup, etiology, differential diagnosis, preferred treatment approach, clinical course, prognosis, and indications for referral; expanded chapter on amblyopia and strabismus; new information on the importance of maintaining physiologic hypoxia; and down syndrome.

Pediatric Ophthalmology for Primary Care

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

American Academy of Pediatrics+

Completely updated and revised, the fourth edition provides primary care physicians with must-know information on eye examinations, eye disorders, vision screening, strabismus, dyslexia, ocular trauma, genetic syndromes, and all pediatric-specific eye issues likely to be encountered in primary care. Includes more than 200 images to aid in problem-solving. TOPICS INCLUDE
<ul>
<li>Ocular anatomy and physiology</li>
<li>Pupil and iris abnormalities</li>
<li>Pediatric “pinkeye”</li>
<li>Corneal abnormalities</li>
<li>Dyslexia and learning disabilities</li>
<li>Leukocoria: cataracts, retinal tumors, and Coats disease</li>
<li>Ocular torticollis</li>
<li>And more…</li>
</ul>
KEY FEATURES<ul>
<li>All chapters have been updated and revised, including updated sections on optic nerve hypoplasia, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lymphangiomas, retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma, Aicardi syndrome, and Niemann-Pick disease.</li>
<li>Updated key references, figures, and tables.</li>
<li>Updates in the field of ocular genetics.</li>
<li>Updated treatment options, including for capillary hemangioma, for keratoconus, and gene therapy.</li>
<li>New topics: gyrate atrophy, iris cysts, pilomatrixoma, pyogenic granulomas, cerebrotendinous, and xanthomatosis.</li>
</ul>

Strube MD, Yi Ning J.

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