Pediatric Optometry
 Catalogue Number: 4121 Pediatric Optometry Category: Book Author: Rosner, Jerome Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1982 Edition: 1st Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Boston, USA Publisher/Manufacturer: Butterworths Description Of Item: 458 pages, blue cover, Numerous illustrations and some photographs. 240 x 160 mm. Title page signed by author.See Cat. # 316 for another copy of this book, held in the Significant Book (Aitken) Collection. Historical Significance: Rosner (1924-2014) was an academic optometrist with a special interest in children's vision. This book was very influential setting mid ground between the views of behavioural optometrists and those with more conservative views on the management of children's eye conditions. He worked at the Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh and later taught and researched in the College of Optometry at the University of Houston. He also wrote 'Helping children overcome learning difficulties' 1993, a book highly praised by educators and parents, and was coauthor of 'Vision Therapy in a Primary Care Practice.' How Acquired: Donated by Peter Dwyer Date Acquired: 20/10/2021 Condition: Good Location: Archive room. East wall. Books of historical note |