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In the opening chapter, the authors focus on the current understanding of mechanisms regulating retinotopic axonal projection within the retina, optic nerve, and optic chiasm during visual system development. The second chapter discusses the histopathologic features of meningiomas arising in the optic nerve sheath. The closing chapter intends to analyze evidence supporting the neuroprotective effect of two different strategies: the exposure to enriched environments and a treatment with melatonin, a very safe compound for human use.

The broad field of neuro-ophthalmology encompasses lesions of both the afferent and efferent pathways, which can result from various etiologies: 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, including those in diagnosis, physiology, investigations or therapeutic options. It is divided into six parts, designed to provide the clinician with a summary of some of the newest data regarding diseases of the optic nerve, unusual retinopathies, new methods of investigations of the retina, optic nerve, and visual brain, neuro-ophthalmic implications of some systemic disorders, oculomotility, visual rehabilitation. This up-to-date, concise, and practical book will help the clinician understand the unusual diseases of certain patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders.

Series: • Highly practical and clinically relevant • Ophthalmology series is indispensable for continuous education and advanced training • All editors with international reputation and contributing authors with expertise in their topics • Reader-friendly format: Well-structured text and design, quick and easy to read • Richly illustrated with numerous tables and color photos • Bridges the gap between primary literature and daily practice • Every 2nd year each subject is refreshed with timely information about the new development in the specialized field This volume: Appeals not only to Ophthalmologists, but also to Pediatricians Gives quick and practical introduction to the most up-to date treatment options in pediatric ophthalmology Only addresses new developments of the past 2 years Covers 3 main topics: Genetics, Pediatrics and Neurophthalmology, while competing titles focus on one of these subspecialties