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

• 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

About this book

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

Editors and Affiliations

• Gena Heidary - Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
• Paul H. Phillips - Department of Ophthalmology, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA

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