Pediatric Ophthalmology for Primary Care

Updated and revised! Covers the full spectrum of eye disorders, eye examinations, vision screening, strabismus, dyslexia, and ocular trauma.This book is a useful and well presented source of pediatric ophthalmology. The excellent photos are clear and crisp. This small book packs a BIG punch.Stephen Mikell, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Doody's Review, 2008Formatted for practical problem-solving, the new third edition provides 'must-know' information on eye examinations, developmental abnormalities, strabismus, dyslexia, ocular trauma, genetic syndromes, and all the diverse pediatric-specific eye disorders you are likely to encounter. Clear, concise explanations and recommendations are complemented by numerous figures and photographs demonstrating eye pathology. Now includes more than 200 color images.Ready access to expert guidance through all the steps in effective diagnosis and intervention, including Key laboratory workup Etiology Differential diagnosis Preferred treatment approach Clinical course Prognosis Indications for referralEnhancements in the 3rd edition include New figures to better demonstrate a specific topic Expanded chapter on amblyopia and strabismus New information on the importance of maintaining physiologic hypoxia New section on Down syndrome