to the Second Edition here have been significant changes in pediatric Chapter 56 by Maya Eibschitz-Tsimhoni, MD, is a T ophthalmology and strabismus since the first wonderful contribution to the literature, as it reviews edition. Great effort has gone into incorporat­ 235 important ocular disorders that have systemic ing recent advances into this second edition. Each manifestations, and it includes a detailed glossary of chapter in the book has been revised, and over half of terms. them have been completely rewritten. In addition to As with the first edition, our goal is to present a updating and revising the entire book, we have added comprehensive textbook of pediatric ophthalmology three new chapters: Chapter 7 on electrophysiology and strabismus written in a clear, reader-friendly style. and the eye, Chapter 1 7 on strabismus surgery, and Our hope is that the readerwill find the second edi­ Chapter 56 on congenital syndromes with ocular man­ tion of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus to ifestations. Chapter 17 is the definitive work on pedi­ be scientifically informative, clinically useful, and en­ atric ocular electrophysiology, bar none, and was fin­ joyable to read. ished just weeks before the untimely death of its author, Dr. Tony Kriss (see tribute in Chapter 17).

From the reviews of the second edition:

"It covers the field of paediatric ophthalmology in a systematic and encyclopaedic fashion. ... In summary, this text gives an excellent account of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus ? . As a reference text it is strongly recommended for inclusion in the libraries of paediatric hospitals." (JE Elder, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Vol. 39 (9), 2003)