Pediatric Ocular Surface Disease

Ocular surface diseases in children have not always been well understood  and the literature in this age group is limited. The consequences of  misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis include visually significant scarring  and amblyopia, thus with real impact on their quality of life and  ultimate visual potential. Recently, there has been an increase in  clinical and research focus on these diseases, contributing to a growing  awareness of their importance to pediatric visual health.
This book  is the first comprehensive volume dedicated to pediatric ocular surface  diseases. It provides an up-to-date and highly illustrated discussion  of the pathophysiology, symptomatology and diagnostic and therapeutic  strategies of these less commonly understood diseases, in a format that  is readily absorbed by trainees and seasoned physicians alike. The aim  of this book is to provide a practical and detailed understanding of  ocular surface disease in the pediatric population, as many of these  corneal conditions in children require unique therapeutic approaches and  may have subtle presentations. Chapters will address key issues, such  as dry eye disease, Steven Johnson Syndrome and neurotrophic keratitis,  that can have a profound impact on children’s visual and social  development.
Pediatric Ocular Surface Disease is a must-have  resource for pediatric ophthalmology fellows, cornea fellows, pediatric  ophthalmologists, and cornea specialists.