Uveitis and Management in the Pediatric Population : Uveitis and Management in the Pediatric Population.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Derda, Özer Muhammet.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pediatric ophthalmology.

Vision disorders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (104 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ankara : MediHealth Academy, 2024.

Summary:

This comprehensive medical textbook focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of pediatric uveitis, a group of inflammatory eye conditions affecting the uveal tissue in children under 16 years of age. Edited by Associate Prof. Muhammet Derda Özer, the book provides detailed insights into various types of uveitis, including anterior, intermediate, Behçet, and infectious etiologies caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. It emphasizes the unique challenges in diagnosing pediatric cases due to asymptomatic progression and children's inability to express symptoms. The text explores systemic diseases like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis as common contributors and delves into idiopathic uveitis where the cause remains unknown. Written by a team of experts, the book is designed for healthcare professionals such as ophthalmologists, pediatricians, and optometrists, offering cutting-edge strategies, holistic care approaches, and the latest advancements in pediatric eye care. It also covers the psychosocial impact on child development and education, making it a valuable resource for improving ocular health in young patients. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Contributors

Preface

About MediHealth Academy and Thanks to

Anterior Uveitis and its Management in the Pediatric Population

Intermediate Uveitis and Management in Pediatric Population

Behçet Uveitis and Management in Pediatric Population

Uveitis Related to Bacterial Infections in the Pediatric Population and its Management

Uveitis Related to Viral Infections in Pediatric Population and its Management

Uveitis Related to Parasite Infections in the Pediatric Population and its Management

Fungal Uveitis and Management in the Pediatric Population

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis and its Management

Uveitis Associated Systemic Diseases and Management in Pediatric Population

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9786259428055