Surgical Management of Strabismus

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-80632-2
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 281 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 650 g

This book introduces the specialized skills needed for assessing and managing strabismus, a condition made complex by its varied presentations and the numerous surgical options available. The aim of this book is to demystify complex strabismus management through expert, case-based presentations of clinical scenarios. These cases guide readers through a step-by-step planning process, detailing surgical techniques along with common and uncommon complications.

 uniquely compiles the vast experience and expertise of some of the most esteemed strabismus surgeons. This book serves as an essential reference for both established and aspiring surgeons, as well as for orthoptists and optometrists.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jain, Saurabh

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Augenheilkunde, Optometrie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Basics of Strabismus Surgery.- 2. Management of Exotropia.- 3. Management of Esotropia.- 4. Third Nerve Palsy.- 5. Fourth Nerve Palsy.- 6. Sixth Nerve Palsy.- 7. Thyroid Eye Disease and Other Restrictive Disorders.- 8. Nystagmus Surgery.- 9. Use of Botox and Bupivacaine.- 10. Complications of Strabismus Surgery.

Über Autor(innen)

Saurabh Jain is a Professor of Ophthalmology at UCL Medical School and a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal Free London NHS Trust, with an honorary consultant role at UCLH hospitals in London, UK.  His areas of clinical expertise include adult strabismus, paediatric ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.His medical journey in ophthalmology began at King's College London, followed by his specialist registrar training at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he honed his skills in adult strabismus surgery. He later pursued further specialization in paediatric ophthalmology at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. He serves as the International senior examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and has additional examining roles with the International Council of Ophthalmology and the European Board of Ophthalmology. He is also an active member of the council of the European Strabismus Association (ESA) and contributes to the research and adult strabismus committees of the American Association for Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS).His research is primarily centered on strabismus and ocular motility, leading to numerous publications, including research papers, book chapters, and textbooks. He frequently speaks at international conferences and has been invited to deliver lectures worldwide. Balancing his academic and clinical duties, he manages a busy practice across the Royal Free, Whittington, and UCLH hospitals, integrating patient care with teaching, research, and ongoing education.