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.

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.