Pediatric Ophthalmology For Primary Care

Updated and revised! Covers the full spectrum of eye disorders, eye examinations, vision screening, strabismus, dyslexia, and ocular trauma.

Updated and revised! Covers the full spectrum of eye disorders, eye examinations, vision screening, strabismus, dyslexia, and ocular trauma.

Pediatric Ophthalmology: current thought and practice’ is written by renowned experts with many years of experience and perspective on the state-of-the-art recommendations. All chapters are consistent in format and style and have practical application to the daily practice of medical and surgical pediatric ophthalmology. Starting with a guide to the examination of children, it covers all important topics for all who care for children’s eyes regardless of their niche interests within the field of pediatric ophthalmology. Many techniques that have been learned over many years by experienced practitioners will be illustrated and explained to the reader. Added value is given with useful tables and charts that will likely get constant use in offices and operating rooms, for example: Important drug dosages and side-effects, nystagmus surgical charts, strabismus surgical tables, spectacle artifacts, and an intraocular lens nomogram. This practical guide will promote understanding and update and guide the novice and the expert to improve the flow of the examination and treatment outcome. It is one of the most informative and useful books ever written for the pediatric ophthalmologist and the general ophthalmologist who cares for children.

Filling the gap between high-level subspecialist texts and introductory manuals, this groundbreaking new book is the first to synthesize complex information in pediatric ophthalmology into one user-friendly volume. You will find a thorough, but not exhaustive, introduction to all the basics of diagnosis and treatment - giving you quick access to the information you need. And you will benefit from expert analysis of the problems you see in everyday practice, including strabismus, red eye, trauma, leukocoria, and more! Highlights of this outstanding work:- A thorough discussion of exam approach and techniques, including the step-by-step details of a pediatric eye exam- Complete coverage of medical/surgical management of the most commonly encountered problems - Focused information organized by clinical approach - perfect for study and quick reference - A strong emphasis on clinical decision-making throughout

Written by ophthalmologists and carefully reviewed by primary care consultants, this new reference provides the primary care physician with exactly the information needed to either diagnose an eye disorder or identify the signs and symptoms to refer the treatment to an ophthalmologist. The text begins with chapters on performing the general examination of the eye and differential diagnosis. Then each region of the eye is covered, first with a discussion of anatomy in order to define any abnormalities, followed by signs and symptoms of various disorders of that region. A treatment plan is then offered, or a recommendation to refer to an ophthalmologist. Hundreds of high-quality, color illustrations are used throughout to aid the reader in arriving at an accurate diagnosis. For ease of access, an easy-to-follow, bulleted format has been used throughout, designed to assist with quick recognition and diagnosis of ophthalmic disorders. Full-color illustrations provide an excellent diagnostic tool. Topics are organized by eye region and/or symptom recognition, further aiding the non-specialist in recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. Chapter authors have been paired with primary care consultants to ensure relevance to the needs of the primary care practitioner.

HEALTH This book by two academic ophthalmologists specializing in pediatric ophthalmology is aimed at an important and unique dual readership: parents and nonophthalmologist physicians, pediatricians, and family practice specialists. The text describes in detail the specific tests of visual function most often used in diagnosing children's eye conditions. Also covered are the full range of common eye problems as well as many rarely occurring diseases or conditions. The writing is straightforward but not overly simplified, and the illustrations are an appropriate mix of photographs and sketches. The only weak point is the book's coverage of genetic eye diseases: for example, Leber's congenital amaurosis is given two paragraphs, while Usher syndrome and juvenile retinoschisis are not mentioned. Collections with frequent queries concerning genetic diseases may want to supplement this text with Saul Merin's Inherited Eye Diseases (Dekker, 1991). Still, this volume is highly recommended for all public and hospital patient education collections.

This clinically oriented volume reviews the signs, symptoms and treatment of common ocular diseases and disorders in infants and children. Ocular disorders are of major significance as they often provide clues to the presence, not only of systemic diseases, but also of other congenital malformations. By means of concise text supported by a wealth o

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is your one-stop source for comprehensive coverage of all the pediatric ophthalmic conditions you are likely to encounter in practice. Extensively updated with expert contributions from leaders in the field and now featuring online instructional videos, this ophthalmology reference delivers all the state-of-the-art guidance you need to effectively diagnose and manage even the most challenging eye diseases and disorders seen in children. Take a holistic approach to patient management that considers the family and ensures optimal doctor-patient relationships. Get a balanced view of etiology, diagnosis, and management, and access unique guidance on the practical problems encountered in real-life clinical cases. Impresses the importance of systemic disease in diagnosis and management. Apply all the latest clinical advances through updated coverage of strabismus diagnosis, management and complications; retinal dystrophies; imaging & investigation; AIDS in children; developmental biology; cerebral visual impairment; child abuse; severe developmental glaucoma; and corneal dystrophies. Get rich visual guidance in diagnosis and management from over 1,700 full-color illustrations. Access advice from the experts with contributions from several new top researchers and clinicians. Find the answers you need quickly and easily through a consistent chapter organization and highly accessible clinical information. Browse the complete contents of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus online, download all the images, and watch brand-new procedural videos at www.expertconsult.com.