Pediatric Ophthalmology for Primary CareFormatted for practical problem solving, the new 3rd edition of this clinical resource manual covers the full spectrum of eye disorders, eye examinations, vision screening, strabismus, dyslexia, ocular trauma, genetic syndromes, and all the diverse pediatric-specific eye disorders you are likely to encounter. "This book is a useful and well presented source of pediatric ophthalmology. The excellent photos are clear and crisp." Stephen Mikell, MD, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Doody's Review, 2008. Clear, concise explanations and recommendations are complemented by numerous figures and photographs demonstrating eye pathology. Includes more than 200 color images; ready access to expert guidance through all the steps in effective diagnosis and intervention, including laboratory workup, etiology, differential diagnosis, preferred treatment approach, clinical course, prognosis, and indications for referral; expanded chapter on amblyopia and strabismus; new information on the importance of maintaining physiologic hypoxia; and down syndrome. |
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... systemic interferon , systemic corticosteroids , or intralesional corticosteroid injection . In this author's experience , corticosteroid injection is the most effective treat- ment for large hemangiomas that block the visual axis ...
... systemic interferon , systemic corticosteroids , or intralesional corticosteroid injection . In this author's experience , corticosteroid injection is the most effective treat- ment for large hemangiomas that block the visual axis ...
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... systemic illness , mental retardation , seizures , etc 2. Family history of cardiovascular disease , sudden death in adolescence or early adulthood , skeletal abnormalities B. Complete Eye Examination C. General Appearance 1. Height 2 ...
... systemic illness , mental retardation , seizures , etc 2. Family history of cardiovascular disease , sudden death in adolescence or early adulthood , skeletal abnormalities B. Complete Eye Examination C. General Appearance 1. Height 2 ...
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... Systemic Manifestation Short stature , subcutaneous calcification , osteodystro- phy , brachydactyly Dysplastic skeletal changes , dermatosis of the skin , saddle - nose deformity , pathognomonic radiologic findings in epiphysis ...
... Systemic Manifestation Short stature , subcutaneous calcification , osteodystro- phy , brachydactyly Dysplastic skeletal changes , dermatosis of the skin , saddle - nose deformity , pathognomonic radiologic findings in epiphysis ...
Contents
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology | 1 |
Amblyopia and Strabismus | 21 |
Ocular Examination and Vision Screening | 35 |
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