Springer Pediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Genetics (Essentials in Ophthalmology)

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 and edited by two practitioners with who both have an international reputation. The text includes all the latest developments, including those in diagnosis, physiology, investigations, and in therapeutic options. This up-to-date, concise, and practical book will help the clinician understand the unusual diseases of certain patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders.