Visual Problems in Childhood (Hardcover)

Offering practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of visual problems in children, this book features contributions from authors with a range of experience and is intended to provide a guide to this specialism for students and practitioners.;Included is discussion of the normal development of the eye as well as disease and pathology. Authors with specialist experience cover the wide range of visual problems that occur in children, and practical advice is given on both dispensing prescriptions and fitting contact lenses. The needs of special groups, such as children with dyslexia and multi-handicapped children are also discussed.