E-Books →2014–2015 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) Section 6 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Free Download 2014-2015 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC): Section 6: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus By Gregg T. Lueder
2014 | 475 Pages | ISBN: 1615255605 | PDF | 192 MB
Major revision for 2014-2015!Begins with discussions of the pediatric eye examination and extraocular muscle anatomy. Includes chapters on amblyopia, sensory physiology and pathology, and the diagnostic evaluation of strabismus. Examines the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of esodeviations and exodeviations, pattern strabismus, vertical deviations, nystagmus, and special forms of strabismus. Also describes key aspects of extraocular muscle surgery. The second part of this book covers the full range of pediatric ocular disorders.Upon completion of Section 6, readers should be able to:Describe evaluation techniques for young children that provide the maximum gain of information with the least trauma and frustrationExplain the classification and diagnosis of amblyopia, as well as the treatment optionsDescribe the commonly used diagnostic and measurement tests for strabismusList the possible complications of strabismus surgery, and describe guidelines to minimize themDesign an approach to the diagnosis of decreased vision in children, and list resources available to these patients