Pediatric Retina

by Reynolds, James D.; Olitsky, Scott E., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9783642120404
• ISBN10: 3642120407
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-12-09
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Pediatric retinal diseases are not simply retinal diseases that occur in children; rather, they are unique disorders that often are not found in adults. This textbook of the pediatric retina offers in-depth guidance on congenital and acquired diseases of the retina in the pediatric population. It is organized according to disease onset and timing, as well as anatomy. All chapters are written by leading authorities in the field from both the pediatric and the retinal perspective. A multidisciplinary approach to the topic is adopted, and critical information is included on disease classification and diagnosis, pathophysiology, genetics, complications, and prognosis. Pediatric Retina will be a useful source of information for pediatric ophthalmologists, retina specialists, and other eye care providers who care for children. This illustrative source also contains a CD presenting color photographs of a wide range of diseases discussed in the text, which will prove invaluable for practitioners in the field.