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 195 images to aid in problem-solving. TOPICS INCLUDE: Ocular anatomy and physiology Pupil and iris abnormalities Pediatric "pinkeye" Corneal abnormalities Dyslexia and learning disabilities Leukocoria: cataracts, retinal tumors, and Coats disease Ocular torticollis And more... KEY FEATURES: 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. Updated key references, figures, and tables. Updates in the field of ocular genetics. Updated treatment options, including for capillary hemangioma, for keratoconus, and gene therapy. New topics: gyrate atrophy, iris cysts, pilomatrixoma, pyogenic granulomas, cerebrotendinous, and xanthomatosis.
Kenneth W. Wright, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist who has devoted his career to the welfare of children. He trained at USC-LA County Hospital, Children's Hospital National Medical Center, and Johns Hopkins University. He has achieved worldwide recognition having authored over 100 scientific publications, including the major textbooks in his field. He is founder of the non-profit Wright Foundation for Pediatric Ophthalmology that supports research, education and a clinic for underprivileged children. Yi Ning J. Strube, MD, MS, FRCSC, DABO is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at Queen's University and the Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Department of Ophthalmology, Queen's University, Kingston Health Sciences Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr Strube is actively involved in teaching medical students, and training residents in ophthalmology, pediatrics and family medicine. Her current interests include innovations in strabismus surgery and strabismus surgery simulation labs.
Chapter 1 Ocular Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 2 Visual Development, Amblyopia and Introduction to Strabismus Chapter 3 Ocular Examination and Vision Screening Chapter 4 Strabismus Chapter 5 Refractive Errors and Spectacles in Children Chapter 6 Nystagmus Chapter 7 Neonatal and Infantile Blindness My Baby Doesn't See Chapter 8 Acquired Visual Loss in Childhood Chapter 9 Abnormal Optic Discs Chapter 10 Ocular Torticollis Chapter 11 Pupil and Iris Abnormalities Chapter 12 Tearing Chapter 13 Pediatric Pink Eye Chapter 14 Ocular Inflammation and Uveitis Chapter 15 Corneal Abnormalities Chapter 16 Eyelid and Orbital Masses Chapter 17 Eyelid Disorders Chapter 18 Subluxated Lens (Ectopia Lentis) Chapter 19 Retinopathy of Prematurity Chapter 20 Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities Chapter 21 Ocular Pigmentation Abnormalities Chapter 22 Leukocoria: Cataracts, Retinal Tumors, and Coats Disease Chapter 23 Ocular Trauma Chapter 24 Pediatric Ophthalmology Syndromes
