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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