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Epiphora (excessive tearing) is commonly encountered in the pediatric population. The main causes of epiphora are either hypersecretion of tears or obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct system. Hypersecretion of tears can be either primary or secondary wit
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Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Room
Roman Shinder Editor
Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Room Evaluation and Treatment
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Roman Shinder Professor of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, NY USA
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Preface Thank you for interest in Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Room. This text represents 15 years of experience in managing acute ophthalmic problems in children that bring them to the emergency room, and the passion I have in doing so. The chapter authors represent a diverse group of specialists from ophthalmology, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and radiology who offer their expertise in the multidisciplinary team management that I feel yields the best care for children. Many of the authors practice at busy level one trauma centers with a large volume of pediatric visitors. This text is intended for a diverse group of healthcare professionals that include anyone who cares for children in an acute setting from initial assessment to final treatment and follow up. This includes pediatricians, emergency room physicians, nurses, physician assistants, trauma surgeons, medical students, residents, fellows, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and ophthalmologists among others. The information presented in this text should give the reader a broad insight into the common ophthalmic conditions that may bring a child in for an acute healthcare visit. Each chapter should give a logical approach to the evaluati
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