Ophthalmology for the Pediatric Practitioner

Pediatric ophthalmology in Australia.

A ustralia is a modern and prosperous Western country of some 20 million people. Although Australian culture has traditionally been British, immigration during the last 50 years has changed the cultural and social milieu, and Australia is now a successful multicultural European and Asian society. The main cities are Sydney (population of 4 million) and Melbourne (population of 3 million), and t...

Pediatric Nephrology: Highlights for the General Practitioner

The current special issue is written as a practical guide for the health care providers managing children with kidney diseases. In this issue, the guest editors have emphasized clinical skills, diagnostic procedures, treatment, long-term followup as well as underlying pathophysiology with the general practitioner in mind. Since the call for manuscripts by the journal, we received 27 excellent s...

Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus: something for everyone.

Declining field of pediatric ophthalmology.

Most of us who have been pediatric ophthalmologists for many years cannot help but notice the significant trends that have occurred in the number of residents choosing this field to practice. In 1994, 42 of 43 fellowship positions were filled. In 1997, only two fellowship positions were not filled. However, by 1999, the match rate slipped to the current level with 11 of 38 fellowships remaining...

Pediatric ophthalmology in the emergency department.

Examining the young child who presents to the emergency department with a visual or ocular complaint can be a challenge. This article discusses basic concepts of visual and behavioral development and methods for an accurate ocular examination in young children. Topics reviewed include conjunctivitis, orbital and periorbital cellulitis, lacrimal system infections, congenital issues, misalignment...