Fundamentals of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology is a must-have resource for ophthalmologists, neurologists, emergency medicine physicians, and pediatricians who are seeking a practical guide for the diagnosis and management of pediatric neuro-ophthalmologic disease. Fundamentals is the first dedicated textbook for pediatric neuro-ophthalmology that uses a case-based format to present clinical conditions, a differential diagnosis, and a quick, directed summary to guide management and treatment. Each chapter provides a clinical case that explores in detail critical signs and symptoms, considerations for work up, treatment, and visual outcomes. With contributions from experts in the Consortium of Pediatric Neuro-ophthalmologists, this text will serve as an important educational reference for trainees and established physicians alike who see and manage pediatric patients with neuro-ophthalmologic disease.
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· Fifty-two real-world clinical cases that examine presenting symptoms and signs, differential diagnosis, approach to evaluation, treatment considerations, visual outcomes, and novel insights into disease management
· Broad coverage of important topics in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology including congenital optic nerve anomalies, optic disc edema, tumors involving the optic nerve, optic atrophy, strabismus, disorders of the extraocular muscles, nystagmus, other abnormal eye movements, pupillary disorders, neuro-ophthalmic manifestations in neurologic and systemic diseases, and higher order visual processing disorders
· Video library of important clinical signs of neuro-ophthalmologic disease
· Discussion of decision making and interpretation of ancillary testing by experts in the field of pediatric neuro-ophthalmology
· Easy to follow format that will serve as a concise, practical guide with clinical pearls and references for further reading
A case based practical guide for diagnosis and management of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmic diseases
Features an easy-to-follow template for each case
Target audience includes Ophthalmologists, Neurologists, Emergency Medicine physicians, and Pediatricians