Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Case Book

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-981-9252-40-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 347 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Current Practices in Ophthalmology

The book fills the gap between theoretical and clinical/practical case-oriented approaches in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. It explains the basics and advanced theory of management via a case-based approach. Each case has a different approach for diagnosis and management to have a successful outcome and includes easy-to-follow algorithms and key points. The book includes ample illustrations, figures, nystagmus clinical cases, and certain diseases.

This volume of the ' 'book series aids practicing ophthalmologists, postgraduate residents in ophthalmology and eye surgeons pursuing a fellowship in understanding the intricacies of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus cases with regards to diagnosis as well as planning for further management.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jethani, Jitendra

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Augenheilkunde, Optometrie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Visual acuity testing basics.- Introduction to ocular genetics.- Esotropia: the eyes moving closer.- Exotropia: going outwards.- Duane’s retraction syndrome.- Dissociated deviations.- Pattern strabismus.- Congenital nystagmus.- Retinoblastoma.- Retinopathy of prematurity.- Resurgeries/ muscle slip/loss.- Muscle paresis/ palsy.- Pediatric cataracts.- Myopia progression in children.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Jitendra Jethani is the Director of Baroda Children Eyecare and Squint Clinic in Vadodara. He is one of India's few board-certified pediatric ophthalmologists and is pursuing a PhD in myopic progression in children. He has been awarded several research awards, published numerous peer-reviewed indexed and non-indexed articles, and presented scientific presentations at various conferences. He has also authored a book on advanced strabismus surgery and possesses two patents for his innovations: a device for holding prisms to measure large-angle strabismus and a tool for peripheral refraction assistance.