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One of the most challenging aspects of vision care is the establishment of clear single binocular vision in patients with strabismus and its associated conditions. This book provides a comprehensive reference for the complete care of these patients and an overview model of visual processing, presenting a practical guide for evaluation of these patients, which leads to accurate diagnosis and development of reasonable prognosis. Presents an overview of general management strategy and treatment options, including lens, prism, occlusion, pharmacological, surgical, and active vision therapies. Laid out in a sequential problem-solving style that walks the reader through each step in the management process, treatment flow charts and case studies highlight this process. The final chapter presents a core group of techniques described in a how-to fashion. ... Read more

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Color Atlas of Strabismus Surgery: Strategies and Techniques provides concise, comprehensive descriptions of surgical procedures by one of the world's leading experts.

The accompanying DVD brings the book to life with real time, narrated video of the procedures. Dr. Wright's narration not only explains the procedures, but provides pearls and pitfalls to allow for the best possible patient outcomes.

Pediatric ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows, as well as general ophthalmologists, will find this atlas to be essential to their work.

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Adam Koenigsberg MD FACS
This is an excellent text. Ken Wright MD is really good at making complex surgical points easier to understand and faciliate in illustrative and text form.

Adam Koenigsberg MD

Successful Strabismus Surgery
Dr. Wright has again provided a manual to make strabismus surgery seem as easy as 1-2-3.The concise, yet thorough text is a wonderful aide in the OR.Dr. Wright explains his innovative techniques through easy to followtext, diagrams and photos. ... Read more

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Strabismus is a disorder in which the eyes are misaligned. This volume is the most advanced reference for techniques in diagnosis and treatment of strabismus. Chapters cover diagnosis of, surgical and nonsurgical treatments for, and management of esotropia (eyes aligned inward) exotropia (eyes aligned outward), dissociated strabismus complex, paralytic strabismus, restrictive strabismus, and nystagmus. It also contains a chapter on reoperation strategies. ... Read more

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A collection of pearls of wisdom
This book provides very helpful and practical information on the art and science of strabismus management. Written by well-known ophthalmologist, it covers all major topics in this field in a concise format. I found it is particularly beneficial to learn the opinions through the comment among authors and contributions by Dr. Parks and Dr. von Noorden. It is a joyful learning experience to read this book.

Great Book
Great book on strabismus. To the point .Practical .Up to date. Specially interesting the different points of view on every important subject made by authorities in the field. ... Read more

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This book provides useful information on new observations and therapeutic approaches to common problems encountered in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology. It also discusses the ocular findings in a number of rare conditions.All aspects of pediatric ophthalmology are addressed. The book describes a new strabismic condition and provides updates on research in the development of normal and abnormal monocular and binocular vision, and in ocular motility. All different strabismus types and their characterizations are covered, as well as nystagmus and other ocular motor disorders. The latest advances in relevant surgical and pharmacological management are discussed. Recent research on diseases of the lacrimal system, the anterior segment, cataracts, posterior segment, and neuro-ophthalmology is extensively covered.Update on Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology presents the proceedings of the joint meeting of the VIIth Congress of the International Strabismological Association (ISA) and the 20th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPO&S). The meeting had more than 750 participants, making it the largest conference ever held in the field of strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology. ... Read more

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This comprehensive atlas and textbook on strabismus surgery and its complications provides complete instruction for the surgical management of the strabismus patient. In Part 1, detailed descriptions, photographs, and diagrams illustrate each major surgical procedure and variations. Part 2 presents an extensive review of surgical complications including their prevention, recognition, and treatment. The text is lavishly illustrated with artwork and photographic examples, and well-supported by ample references. Thus, the reader will benefit highly from expert step-by-step instructions on how to perform both basic and complex strabismus surgery and how to avoid, recognize, and treat strabismus surgery complications.

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Strabismus Surgery and its Complications
This is a unique textbook which is focusing on surgical techniques of strabismus surgery and its complications. The book shows many high quality photos and illustrations of complications. The explanation for the prevention and recovery from the complications are up to date and practical. This is one of the best textbooks of strabismus surgery. ... Read more

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The revision of this classic major reference will continue to outline the latest findings in diagnosing children's eye diseases and their treatment options. The information in this edition will be presented in the same user-friendly format, heavily illustrated in color plates, tables, charts, and decision-making guidelines. This approach will enable the practitioner to make the most accurate diagnosis and choose the most effective treatment option. The highlights of this edition will include the new coverage of surgical treatment options and illustrated surgical techniques. Also, it will cover the most comprehensive list ever published of systematic syndromes associated with ocular anomalies. The most notable breakthroughs in the past 5 years in pediatric ophthalmology are reflected through the field of medical genetics. Therefore each chapter will be completely updated and revised in order to reflect these changes. ... Read more

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DR ADAM KOENIGSBERG MD REVIEW
This is an excellent text. I know Drs Spiegel and Wright personally. They do an excellent job of providing an extremely comprehensive text on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Adam Koenigsberg MD ... Read more

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Based on Dr. Wright’s classic major reference, Handbook of Pediatric Strabismus and Amblyopia outlines the latest findings in diagnosing the most commonly presenting problems in pediatic cases, offering the most complete assessment tools for accurate diagnosis and then best treatment options. Distilling the essentials of these prevelant and sometimes complicated cases into a portable, complete and authorative pocket reference, this handbook offers a complete picture of how to best treat pediatric patients. Specifically, the introductory chapters on the specifics of pediatric ophthalmology (embryology, post-natal development and the pediatric exam) will help newcomers to pediatric practice fully grasp the subtle differences in pediatric care. The chapters are written by leading experts in the field and are presented in a user-friendly format, relying on heavily illustrated in color plates, clincally helpful tables, charts, and decision-making guidelines. This approach will enable the practitioner (whether specialist or generalist) to make the most accurate diagnosis and choose the most effective treatment option. ... Read more

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Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Provides an in-depth and detailed description of the various strabismus disorders and treatment. Reviews clinical exam techniques, laboratory testing procedures, and surgical management. Color and halftone illustrations. For practitioners. DNLM: Strabismus--therapy. ... Read more

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Most comprehensive book on strabismus
I am practising strabismus in private sector and as educator at the university. This is the most comprehensive overview of the current status of the knowledge of strabismus. The way that it is presented makes a difficult subject so understandable and you immediately know you are up to date. Rosenbaum has succeeded in getting just the cream of specialists together to get everything into the right perspective.This book can be recommended to any practising ophthalmologist or ophthalmology student who is really interested in understaning the subject.

very helpful and insightful
I have strabismus which means I'm "cross-eyed" and I read this book (with one eye closed) and it really touched me. I think that if you have strabismus you should get this book now it is personal yet accurate!

the most exciting book about strabismus ever wrote
Reading this book, as a resident, fellow, pediatric ophthalmology or general ophthalmologist, you will find how several of the best strabismologist in the world, explain clearly their thoughts in thosetopics were they are just the best. You don't need be a strabismologist tounderstand this book, your knowlodge will get the top; but if you are asquint specialist, you will see how you enjoy reading this book, and howyour clinical assesment and procedures in strabiusmus improve. ... Read more

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This title in the Rapid Diagnosis in Ophthalmology Series presents a wealth of full-color images - along with differential diagnoses - in side-by-side page layouts to assist you in identifying a full range of disorders. A templated format expedites access to the guidance you need to diagnose the most common conditions related to pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus - from simple to complex - encountered in practice.

• Coverage of cutting-edge topics including phacomatosis, congenital ocular anomalies, TORCH syndrome, and more, help you keep your knowledge up to date.
  
• Hundreds of full-color images present onditions as they present in real life.
  
• Common diagnostic pitfalls discuss what to look out for when making a difficult diagnosis.
  
• A templated, color-coded layout and differential diagnosis boxes for each condition help you make quick, accurate clinical decisions.
  
• A focus on the most common conditions encountered in practice allows you to efficiently formulate treatment plans and referrals.

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This highly illustrated book on one of the commonest eye disorders addresses both the effects of and treatment of the condition itself, and the indications for associated underlying disease. Strabismus in patients of all ages is discussed, making the book an important and useful reference especially for clinical ophthalmologists and those in training, as well as for general physicians needing to understand the association with other disease.

The comprehensive text discusses every type of strabismus, the investigations and the various approaches to management, both surgical and non-surgical. Written by one of the world's leading authorities, this is an ideal reference for anyone managing patients with inherited or adult onset strabismus. ... Read more

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This atlas provides the latest information on diagnosis, surgical planning and techniques in the area of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, based on the authors' clinical experience. Written in an easy to follow, step by step format - as if the reader were assisting at surgery. ... Read more

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University of Cincinnati, Ohio. Clinical reference on the various manifestations of strabismus and their management. Diagnosis is incorporated into each topic. Halftone illustrations. For general ophthalmologists and residents. 6 contributors, 1 U.S. DNLM: Strabismus - therapy. ... Read more

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Whether you're in training or an established practitioner, the brand-new Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology Series features the essential information you need on a variety of surgical maneuvers in six subspecialty areas. Every author has been carefully selected for each title based on their experience and wealth of clinical expertise. And, each book is presented in a concise, templated format that complements the commentary and procedures on the accompanying DVD.

• Features explanations of surgical techniques combined with high-quality video clips that emphasize and illuminate key points.


• Includes pros and cons, pearls and pitfalls, and tricks-of-the-trade for all techniques.


• Presents detailed coverage of the main surgical areas in ophthalmic practice today.


• Offers a consistent step-by-step approach to each procedure.


• Lists equipment and instrumentation required for each procedure in appropriate chapters.


• Uses full-color illustrations throughout each title.