Pediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Genetics (Essentials in Ophthalmology)
Contributors: B. Lorenz (Editor); A.T. Moore (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: December 22, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9783540225942
Subjects: Medical genetics; Ophthalmology; Pediatrics; Neurology - General; Science; Medical / Nursing; Science/Mathematics; Amblyopia; Hypopigmentation disorders; Infantile cataract; Infantile esotropia; Infantile glaucoma; Medical / Ophthalmology; Ocular refraction; Ophthalmic Genetics; Paediatric Ophthalmology; ROP; Vision screening; General; Nursing - General
Description: Covers topical issues in pediatric ophthalmology. The text provides an update on current issues in clinical practice and recent developments and controversies in key areas of this field. Chapters range from preschool management of childhood cataract and pediatric ocular tumors. This volume also covers clinically relevant aspects of developmental biology, such as the role of genes in eye development.