Pediatric Ophthalmology for Primary Care

By Kenneth W. Wright and Kenneth W. Wright MD

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 195 images to aid in problem-solving.

TOPICS INCLUDEOcular anatomy and physiologyPupil and iris abnormalitiesPediatric "pinkeye"Corneal abnormalitiesDyslexia and learning disabilitiesLeukocoria: cataracts, retinal tumors, and Coats diseaseOcular torticollisAnd more...KEY FEATURESAll 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610022297
• ISBN13: 9781610022293
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Perfect for General Pediatricians

Outstanding overview of common pediatric eye problems. Greatest strengths are the explanations of eye pathology, how to identify them, how to manage the problems and when to refer. Highly recommend this book.