Pediatric Ophthalmology Neuro Ophthalmology Genetics

Download or read book Pediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Genetics written by Birgit Lorenz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-16 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superbly structured text is designed for practical ease of use. Quick and easy to read, it bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice in this specialized field. Neuro-ophthalmology encompasses lesions of both the afferent and efferent pathways, which can result from various etiologies, including tumoral, paraneoplastic, vascular, inflammatory, infectious, or hereditary – just to name a few. This volume of Essentials in Ophthalmology is dedicated to the review of new developments in neuro-ophthalmology. It has been written by an array of authors with real expertise in the subject. The text includes all the latest developments, including those in diagnosis, physiology, investigations, and in therapeutic options.