
Title:
Aniridia Recent Developments in Scientific and Clinical Research
Author:
Parekh, Mohit. editor.
ISBN:
9783319197791
Edition:
1st ed. 2015.
Physical Description:
VIII, 192 p. 57 illus., 54 illus. in color. online resource.
Contents:
Preface -- What is Aniridia: Epidemiology, clinical features and genetic implications -- Optical Coherence Tomography imaging in patients with PAX6 mutations -- Aniridic Glaucoma: Diagnosis and Treatment -- Management of Glaucoma in Congenital Aniridia -- Clinical and surgical management of cataract in congenital aniridia -- The ocular surface in aniridia -- Aniridic Keratopathy: Conservative approaches -- Lamellar and penetrating keratoplasty in congenital aniridia -- Boston KPRo Type I as a viable alternative to visual rehabilitation in aniridia patients: advances and limitations -- Cell therapy for regeneration of the corneal epithelium aniridic patients -- Strategies for success in limbal allograft transplantation for aniridia -- The paediatric patient: identifying congenital aniridia as soon as possible -- Early diagnosis: the key roles of neonatologists, paediatricians and paediatric ophthalmologists -- Aniridia guides and aniridia-syndrome (Pax6-Syndrome) -- Assessing the visual function in congenital aniridia and following the child during daily life -- Children with aniridia and healthcare systems: from needs assessment to a comprehensive programme of care and assistance -- European/international guidelines on Aniridia: the patients' point of view -- What to do when diagnosed with Aniridia: the role of patients´ associations -- Conclusions and future perspectives -- Index.
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Electronic Access:
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