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Essentials in Ophthalmology |
Pediatric Ophthalmology, |
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Neuro-Ophthalmology, Genetics |
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B. Lorenz M. C. Brodsky |
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Essentials in Ophthalmology |
Glaucoma |
G. K. Krieglstein R. N. Weinreb |
Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
Series Editors |
Uveitis and Immunological Disorders |
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Vitreo-retinal Surgery |
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Medical Retina |
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Oculoplastics and Orbit |
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Pediatric Ophthalmology, |
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Neuro-Ophthalmology, Genetics |
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Cornea and External Eye Disease |
Editors Birgit Lorenz
Michael C. Brodsky
Pediatric
Ophthalmology,
Neuro-
Ophthalmology,
Genetics
Strabismus - New Concepts in
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis,
and Treatment
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Series Editors |
Volume Editors |
Günter K. Krieglstein, MD |
Birgit Lorenz, MD |
Professor and Chairman |
Professor of Ophthalmology |
Department of Ophthalmology |
Klinik und Poliklinik für |
University of Cologne |
Augenheilkunde |
Joseph-Stelzmann-Straße 9 |
Justus-Liebig-University |
50931 Köln |
UKGM GmbH Giessen Campus |
Germany |
Friedrichstraβe 18 |
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35392 Giessen |
Robert N. Weinreb, MD |
Germany |
Professor and Director |
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Hamilton Glaucoma Center |
Michael C. Brodsky, MD |
Department of Ophthalmology |
Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology |
University of California at San Diego |
Mayo Clinic |
9500 Gilman Drive |
Department of Ophthalmology |
La Jolla, CA 92093-0946 |
200 First Street SW |
USA |
Rochester, MN 55905 |
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ISBN: 978-3-540-85850-8 |
e-ISBN: 978-3-540-85851-5 |
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-85851-5
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009938957
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Foreword
The Essentials in Ophthalmology series represents an unique updating publication on the progress in all subspecialties of ophthalmology.
In a quarterly rhythm, eight issues are published covering clinically relevant achievements in the whole field of ophthalmology. This timely transfer of advancements for the best possible care of our eye patients has proven to be e ective. The initial working hypothesis of providing new knowledge immediately following publication in the peer-reviewed journal and not waiting for the textbook appears to be highly workable.
We are now in the third cycle of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series, having been encouraged by readSeries Editors
Preface
The field of strabismology has long su ered from a discrepancy between its levels of sophistication in practice and theory. Although its diagnostic and therapeutic armamentarium has become quite advanced, the scientific understanding of disease pathogenesis has remained rudimentary. Consequently, educational training in strabismus diagnosis and treatment has become a didactic exercise in “learning the rules.”
Recent advances in epidemiology, neuroimaging, genetics, and neurobiology have revolutionized our understanding of strabismus. Conceptualizing strabismus within an evolutionary framework has advanced our understanding of why it arises and provided new clues to its neurological underpinnings. As new information is consolidated, we are beginning to formulate a unified
philosophy of strabismus that integrates new concepts of pathogenesis into the clinic.
This book provides a compendium of chapters that highlight new ideas in the field of strabismus. We have assembled an international panel of contributors who have advanced our understanding of strabismus pathogenesis. Some chapters are new while others are derived from recent seminal articles that have challenged our understanding of strabismus diagnosis and treatment. Original sources for these chapters are appropriately acknowledged. We thank our innovative authors for their important contributions, and hope that the reader finds this edition both stimulating and enlightening.
Birgit Lorenz
Michael C. Brodsky