Fundamentals of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology - A Practical, Case-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Management

Fundamentals of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology is the first case-based textbook dedicated to pediatric neuro-ophthalmology.  Fundamentals 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.  With contributions from experts in the Consortium of Pediatric Neuro-ophthalmologists, the text is an important educational reference for trainees and established physicians alike.
 
Key Features
·         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
Optic nerve tumors
Optic atrophy
Strabismus
Disorders of the extraocular muscles
Nystagmus
Other abnormal eye movements
Pupillary disorders
Neuro-ophthalmologic manifestations in neurologic and systemic diseases
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



Gena Heidary, MD, PhD
Director Pediatric Neuro ophthalmology Service 
Boston Children's Hospital
Harvard Medical School


Paul H. Phillips, MD
Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
Professor Ophthalmology
Arkansas Children's Hospital