Main description:

A step-by-step guide on pediatric ophthalmic surgery featuring tricks of the trade from top experts

Children can be affected by a wide range of ophthalmic disorders, many of which require surgical intervention. Pediatric Ophthalmology Surgery and Procedures: Tricks of the Trade by esteemed pediatric ophthalmologist Sylvia Yoo and expert contributors covers the full range of pediatric ophthalmic procedures. As with other titles in this series, the book is consistently formatted with concise, step-by-step guidance. Chapters include goals, advantages, expectations, key principles, indications, contraindications, preoperative preparation, surgical planning, perioperative tips and pearls, operative technique and tools, what to avoid, complications, and postoperative care.

Organized into six sections and 19 chapters, the text encompasses ophthalmic surgical approaches that pediatric ophthalmologists are likely to perform. Disease-related sections cover strabismus, eye conditions impacting the orbit and anterior segment, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity. The final section provides guidance on preparing for exams under anesthesia to ensure that the required equipment and testing are arranged in advance of the child being placed under anesthesia.

Key Highlights

Insightful tips, tricks, and pearls from experienced specialists help readers optimize outcomes and limit complications
The user-friendly layout is conducive to quickly reading and reviewing each operative procedure and salient features
Pertinent figures and tables enhance understanding of step-by-step procedural descriptions and retention of knowledge

This easy-to-use pediatric ophthalmology guide is a must-have reference for ophthalmology residents and fellows. Ophthalmologists who treat infants, children, and teenagers will also benefit from the extensive tips and pearls.

This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

Contents:

Section I: Strabismus Surgery

Chapter 1: Planning and Preparation for Strabismus Surgery

Chapter 2: Surgical Anatomy

Chapter 3: Conjunctival Incisions for Strabismus Surgery

Chapter 4: Rectus Muscle Surgery

Chapter 5: Adjustable Suture Technique

Chapter 6: Inferior Oblique Surgery

Chapter 7: Superior Oblique Surgery

Chapter 8: Reoperations

Chapter 9: Special Procedures

Chapter 10: Botulinum Toxin Injection for Strabismus

Section II: Orbital Procedures

Chapter 11: Nasolacrimal Duct Procedures

Chapter 12: Dermoid Cyst Excision

Section III: Anterior Segment Procedures

Chapter 13: Pediatric Cataract Surgery

Chapter 14: Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus

Section IV: Pediatric Glaucoma Procedures

Chapter 15: Goniotomy

Chapter 16: Trabeculotomy

Section V: Procedures for Retinopathy of Prematurity

Chapter 17: Retinopathy of Prematurity Laser Photocoagulation

Chapter 18: Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (anti-VEGF) Injections

Section VI: Examination under Anesthesia

Chapter 19: Preparation for Exams under Anesthesia