Overview

The 8 recurring volumes of the ""Essentials in Ophthalmology"" series cover the most recent developments in one of eight subspecialties in Ophthalmology. With four volumes published per year, each subspecialty is newly visited every 24 months, with a distinct focus on recent developments. By bridging the gap between original research and medical textbooks, the transfer of this developing knowledge into daily practice is greatly enhanced.

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Author:   Birgit Lorenz ,  Michael C. Brodsky
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2010 ed.
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9783642262012

ISBN 10:   3642262015
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   13 June 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Epidemiology of Pediatric Strabismus.- Changes in Strabismus Over Time: The Roles of Vergence Tonus and Muscle Length Adaptation.- A Dissociated Pathogenesis for Infantile Esotropia.- The Monofixation Syndrome: New Considerations on Pathophysiology.- Visual Cortex Mechanisms of Strabismus: Development and Maldevelopment.- Neuroanatomical Strabismus.- Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders: Facts and Perspectives to Understand Ocular Motility Disorders.- The Value of Screening for Amblyopia Revisited.- The Brückner Test Revisited.- Amblyopia Treatment 2009.- Best Age for Surgery for Infantile Esotropia: Lessons from the Early vs. Late Infantile Strabismus Surgery Study.- Management of Congenital Nystagmus with and without Strabismus.- Surgical Management of Dissociated Deviations.- Surgical Implications of the Superior Oblique Frenulum.- Pearls and Pitfalls in Surgical Management of Paralytic Strabismus.- Modern Treatment Concepts in Graves Disease.

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From the reviews: This multiauthored work ... is derived from recent publications and/or lectures on strabismus. ... book would be useful for clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus. ... useful for residents and fellows training in these fields ... . wonderful and unique book that specifically highlights advanced topics in the field of strabismus. ... written by internationally recognized experts ... . it is highly worthwhile for any pediatric ophthalmologist or strabismologist looking to understand current thinking in the field. (Stacy L. Pineles, Doody's Review Service, May, 2010)

From the reviews: “This multiauthored work … is derived from recent publications and/or lectures on strabismus. … book would be useful for clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of pediatric ophthalmology and/or strabismus. … useful for residents and fellows training in these fields … . wonderful and unique book that specifically highlights advanced topics in the field of strabismus. … written by internationally recognized experts … . it is highly worthwhile for any pediatric ophthalmologist or strabismologist looking to understand current thinking in the field.” (Stacy L. Pineles, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2010)

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