Concise yet comprehensive, the chapters in this handbook are reader friendly, organized with clear sub-headings to quickly guide the reader to areas of interest. Excellent, detailed color photographs and diagrams illustrate and enhance the clinical pearls. Extensive use of tables and information boxes helps to simplify and summarize complex topics. A broad range of topics covered include:

"Based on Dr. Wright's classic major reference, Handbook of Pediatric Eye and Systemic Disease outlines the latest findings in diagnosing children's eye diseases and their treatment options. Distilling the essentials of ocular manifestations of systemic disorders and diseases into a portable, complete and authoritative 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 color plates, clinically 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. TOC:Embryology.- Breaking the News.- Chromosomal Abnormalities.- Cranio-facial Abnormalities.- Connective Tissue Disorders.- Phakomatoses.- Metabolic Disorders.- Additional Syndromes with Ophthalmic Manifestations.- Infectious Diseases.- Ocular Manifestations of Inherited Diseases."

Embryology.- Breaking the News: The Role of the Physician.- Chromosomal Anomalies and the Eye.- Craniofacial Syndromes and Malformations.- Connective Tissue, Skin, and Bone Disorders.- Neurocutaneous Syndromes.- Metabolic Diseases.- Selected Genetic Syndromes with Ophthalmic Features.- Infectious Diseases.- Ocular Manifestations of Inherited Diseases.