Book excerpt: This is a definitive text on ocular disorders which looks specifically at the case of children. Topics include: genetic considerations, embryology and anatomy, anesthesia, dermatologic considerations, abenign and malignant tumours, fetal wound healing, establishing proper diagnosis, and many others. The book features many colour photographs and custom illustrations that present comprehensive and easy-to-use information on the identification and treatment of a wide range of ocular disorders. The volume is an essential addition to the library of every pediatric ophthalmologist and reconstructive surgeon.