Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (910 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0387690662 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 550 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Must-have for pediatric eye doctors" according to Kevy. With so few publications dedicated to the subspecialty of pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, this is a rare find. Contains exhaustively thorough chapters on congenital neuro-ophthalmic malformations as well as childhood presentations of systemically-rooted ocular disorders that are typically only described in the adult. A valuable diagnostic resource for pediatric ophthalmologists and medic
These children continue to "fall through the cracks" of our medical education system. Our concept of disease pathogenesis has been revised and in some cases overturned. Our understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders of the visual system has expanded, longstanding monoliths have been dissembled into component parts, basic molecular mechanisms have taken center stage, and genetic underpinnings have become definitional. The increasing recognition that pediatric neuro-ophthalmology comprises a distinct set of diseases from those seen in adults has led to its emergence as a dedicated field of study."Since the original publication of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology nearly fourteen years ago, interest in the field has burgeoned. In so doing, we designed the book to be provide a narrative journey through the thought processes inv
… Throughout the book, excellent figures and tables help readers visualize both the clinical examination findings and radiologic abnormalities associated with the disease process. Pineles, Doody’s Review Service, July, 2010) . … This is a high quality, up-to-date, and creative work that provides a comprehensive overview of the complex field of pediatric neuro-ophthalmology.” (Stacy L. From the reviews of the second edition: “This book is written for students and practitioners … and is most likely to be used by pediatric ophthalmologists or neurologists, but is rel