Pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, genetics: strabismus - new concepts in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment

The 8 recurring volumes of the 'Essentials in Ophthalmology' series cover themost recent developments in one of eight subspecialties in Ophthalmology. With four volumes published per year, each subspecialty is newly visited every 24months, 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. Bridges the gap between primary literature and textbook knowledge Focus on recent developments in subspecialty Two year interval between complete updates Indispensable for continuous education and advanced training INDICE: Epidemiology of Pediatric Strabismus.- Tonus Mechanisms in AquiredStrabismus.- Dissociated Esotonus - The Etiological Basis of Infantile Esotropic?.- 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 ELISS Study.- Management of Congenital Nystagmus with and without Strabismus.- Surgical Management of Dissociated Deviations.- Surgical Management of the Superior Oblique Frenulum.-Pearls and Pitfalls in the Management of Paralytic Strabismus.- Modern Treatment Concepts in Graves Disease.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-3-54085850-8
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 228
• Fecha Publicación: 04/12/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés