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The Requisites in Ophthalmology: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus,
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MULTIMEDIA REVIEWS
The section on ptosis is good, yet it fails to mention or describe Müller’s muscle conjunctival resection, which is the most predictable and reliable method for minimal ptosis repair. The chapter on blepharoplasty is inadequately comprehensive for the practicing ophthalmic plastic surgeon. There is no mention of laser resurfacing, pinch skin excision, canthopexy, or mid-face lifting. Brow ptosis is covered, yet there is no description of endoscopic brow lifting. Despite these shortcomings, this is a worthwhile book for the resident or practitioner’s library. It is well organized, well illustrated, and sufficiently well written. Steven C. Dresner, MD Santa Monica, California, USA PII S0039-6257(01)00292-2
The Requisites in Ophthalmology: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, edited by Kenneth W. Wright and Peter H. Spiegel, St. Louis, Mosby, 1999, 292 pp., illus. Price: US$ 89.00. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is an excellent text. The stated goal, “to provide a concise, yet comprehensive, overview of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus” is definitely achieved. The chapters are well written and well organized. For a text of this length (292 pages), important aspects of each common disease process are described to an appropriate extent. Brief synopses of less common disorders are also included. Numerous tables are used to summarize important points, which allows the reader to quickly find key clinical information.
This book begins with a chapter on the pediatric eye examination, with an emphasis on anatomy and visual development. The next 11 chapters cover and include up-to-date information on eyelid lesions, the lacrimal system, orbital disease, conjunctival disease, cornea, glaucoma, lens abnormalities, uveitis, retina, systemic disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. These chapters cover the major disease processes seen in a pediatric ophthalmology practice. Pertinent information regarding embryology and genetics is included in relation to clinical disease. A nice selection of black and white clinical photographs is scattered throughout the text, and these help illustrate key findings. A separate section of color plates is located in the middle of the text. The two finest chapters in the book are entitled “Motor Fusion and Basics of Strabismus” and “Amblyopia and Sensory Adaptations.” For many ophthalmologists, these are difficult and confusing concepts; however, these topics are addressed in an exceptionally clear manner with numerous illustrations to clarify important points. In addition, the strabismus section includes chapters on esotropia, exotropia, A and V patterns, oblique dysfunction, paralytic strabismus, and strabismus syndromes. I would recommend this text to anyone interested in pediatric ophthalmology. It succeeds in balancing a comprehensive overview of this subject with a clear and concise writing style. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus lends itself to being read in its entirety or being used as a quick reference. It will be particularly helpful to ophthalmology residents and comprehensive ophthalmologists. Janice B. Lasky, MD Chicago, Illinois, USA PII S0039-6257(01)00293-4
MULTIMEDIA REVIEWS
The section on ptosis is good, yet it fails to mention or describe Müller’s muscle conjunctival resection, which is the most predictable and reliable method for minimal ptosis repair. The chapter on blepharoplasty is inadequately comprehensive for the practicing ophthalmic plastic surgeon. There is no mention of laser resurfacing, pinch skin excision, canthopexy, or mid-face lifting. Brow ptosis is covered, yet there is no description of endoscopic brow lifting. Despite these shortcomings, this is a worthwhile book for the resident or practitioner’s library. It is well organized, well illustrated, and sufficiently well written. Steven C. Dresner, MD Santa Monica, California, USA PII S0039-6257(01)00292-2
The Requisites in Ophthalmology: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, edited by Kenneth W. Wright and Peter H. Spiegel, St. Louis, Mosby, 1999, 292 pp., illus. Price: US$ 89.00. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is an excellent text. The stated goal, “to provide a concise, yet comprehensive, overview of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus” is definitely achieved. The chapters are well written and well organized. For a text of this length (292 pages), important aspects of each common disease process are described to an appropriate extent. Brief synopses of less common disorders are also included. Numerous tables are used to summarize important points, which allows the reader to quickly find key clinical information.
This book begins with a chapter on the pediatric eye examination, with an emphasis on anatomy and visual development. The next 11 chapters cover and include up-to-date information on eyelid lesions, the lacrimal system, orbital disease, conjunctival disease, cornea, glaucoma, lens abnormalities, uveitis, retina, systemic disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. These chapters cover the major disease processes seen in a pediatric ophthalmology practice. Pertinent information regarding embryology and genetics is included in relation to clinical disease. A nice selection of black and white clinical photographs is scattered throughout the text, and these help illustrate key findings. A separate section of color plates is located in the middle of the text. The two finest chapters in the book are entitled “Motor Fusion and Basics of Strabismus” and “Amblyopia and Sensory Adaptations.” For many ophthalmologists, these are difficult and confusing concepts; however, these topics are addressed in an exceptionally clear manner with numerous illustrations to clarify important points. In addition, the strabismus section includes chapters on esotropia, exotropia, A and V patterns, oblique dysfunction, paralytic strabismus, and strabismus syndromes. I would recommend this text to anyone interested in pediatric ophthalmology. It succeeds in balancing a comprehensive overview of this subject with a clear and concise writing style. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus lends itself to being read in its entirety or being used as a quick reference. It will be particularly helpful to ophthalmology residents and comprehensive ophthalmologists. Janice B. Lasky, MD Chicago, Illinois, USA PII S0039-6257(01)00293-4