Pediatric Ophthalmology for Primary Care - Couverture souple

Wright, Kenneth W.; Strube, Yi Ning

 
9781610022293: Pediatric Ophthalmology for Primary Care
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1610022297 ISBN 13 : 9781610022293
Editeur : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019

Synopsis

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
  • 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.

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À propos de l'auteur

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.

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Éditeur
American Academy of Pediatrics
Date d'édition
2019
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1610022297
ISBN 13 
9781610022293
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
4
Nombre de pages
374
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Personne responsable
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