This seventh volume of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series covers topical issues in pediatric ophthalmology. The well-structured text provides an update on current issues in clinical practice and on recent developments and controversies in key areas of this field. Written by internationally renowned experts, the book includes chapters on pre-school vision screening and pediatric ocular tumors. The excellent volume also covers clinically relevant aspects of developmental biology, such as the role of genes in eye development. All chapters are written in the easy-to-read format that has become the hallmark of the Essential Ophthalmology series.

Indispensable for continuous education and advanced training All editors with international reputation and contributing authors with great expertise in their topic Well-structured text and design, quick and easy to read Bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice Every 2nd year each subject is covered with timely information about new developments in the specialised field Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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This seventh volume of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series covers topical issues in pediatric ophthalmology. The well-structured text provides an update on current issues in clinical practice and on recent developments and controversies in key areas of this field. Written by internationally renowned experts, the book includes chapters on pre-school vision screening and pediatric ocular tumors. The excellent volume also covers clinically relevant aspects of developmental biology, such as the role of genes in eye development. All chapters are written in the easy-to-read format that has become the hallmark of the Essential Ophthalmology series.

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Development of Ocular Refraction: Lessons from Animal Experiments.- Preschool Vision Screening: Is It Worthwhile?.- Modern Treatment of Amblyopia.- Retinopathy of Prematurity: Molecular Mechanism of Disease.- Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity.- Controversies in the Management of Infantile Cataract.- Management of Infantile Glaucoma.- Pediatric Ocular Oncology.- Paediatric Electrophysiology: A Practical Approach.- Clinical and Molecular Genetic Aspects of Leber's Congenital Amaurosis.- Childhood Stationary Retinal Dysfunction Syndromes.- Childhood Retinal Detachment.- Eye Manifestations of Intrauterine Infections.- Nonaccidental Injury. The Pediatric Ophthalmologist's Role.