Pediatric Ophthalmology
With 15 per cent of population in pediatric age group & development of pediatrics as a separate discipline decades ago, it was but natural that many of the specialties in medicine & surgery ramify into their pediatric sub-specialties & ultimately become super-specialty Development of Pediatric Ophthalmology is part of this useful diversification. In developed countries, pediatric ophthalmology has reached a status of super-specialty. Pediatric ophthalmology is still being managed by general ophthalmologist in developing countries. To overcome enormous volume of ocular morbidity & blindness in children, WHO has included childhood blindness & errors of refraction on priority in its VISION 2020 programme. The Govt. of India on its part has decided into develop the pediatric ophthalmology as a separate specialty manned by ophthalmologist specially trained in pediatric ophthalmology.
Most of the general ophthalmologists are ill at ease in examining a child with ocular problem. They use the adult method of examination into elicit clinical science in little children with frustrating outcome. Such an impasse may be overcome if the training in pediatric ophthalmology is initiated at undergraduate level & developed at postgraduate level. This is immensely hindered by paucity of books in pediatric ophthalmology.
The currently work is an attempt into produce a concise book on pediatric ophthalmology. The book has separate chapters on individual ocular systems. The initials chapters deal with development of eyes in general, peculiarities of eyes in children & methods of examination suited for such eyes. The other chapters deal with applied anatomy, physiology, detailed embryology of each system, their disease & disorders.
The medical management has been discussed briefly. Emphasis has been given into preventive aspects. Surgical procedures have only been outlined. The surgical steps & their details have never been included, for which the students should refer into standard books on ocular surgery.
About the Author:
Dr. P.K. Mukherjee, retired Professor of Ophthalmology with a 40 years teaching experience, obtained MBBS in 1962 & MS (Opth.) in 1965 from Jabalpur Medical College. He was lecturer in Ophthalmology during 1966-68 & reader at Gwalior & Raipur during 1968-84. During 1984-97, he was Professor & Head of the Department at Medical College, Raipur. He was also Superintendent of Medical College Hospital during 1993-95. Dr. Mukherjee is a member of All India Ophthalmological Society from 1967. He is also founder member of M.P. State Ophthalmological Society & life member of Ocular Trauma Society of India. He was honoured by M.P. State Ophthalmological Society in 1995 with Dr. G.S. Wagle Oration Gold Medal, & Dr. R.K. Mishra Gold Medal for his outstanding service into Ophthalmology.
He is also recognized as one of the world`s authorities on “ocular thelaziasis”. He has released 23 papers in national & international journals of repute & contributed 3 articles in an American reference book, Current Ocular Therapy, released by W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia.
Contents:
Outline of Development into the Eye
Examination of the Eyes in Pediatric Patients
Disorders of Lids in Children
Motility Disorders of the Lid
Disorders of Lacrimal System in Children
Disorders of Conjunctiva in Children
Disorders of Cornea in Children
Disorders of Uvea in Children
Disorders of Lens in Children
Glaucoma in Children
Disorders of the Retina & Vitreous in Children
Retinoblastoma
Disorders of Pupil, Accommodation & Convergence
Disorders of Optic Nerve in Children
Errors of Refraction in Children
Symptomatic Disturbance of Vision in Children
Disorders of Extra Ocular Muscles & Paralytic Squint in Children
Nystagmus
Non Paralytic Squint in Children
Disorders of Orbit in Children
Disorders of the Sclera in Children
Ocular Manifestation of Systemic Disorders in Children
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