The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health [2 ed.] 1421439980, 9781421439990, 9781421439983, 9781421439976, 1421439972

In The Eye Book, specialist Dr. Gary H. Cassel presents readers with trusted, evidence-based information they can rely o

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The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health [2 ed.]
 1421439980, 9781421439990, 9781421439983, 9781421439976, 1421439972

Table of contents :
List of Vision Myths and Common Eye Questions
List of Figures
Preface
Part I. Introduction
1. A Guide to Your Eyes
2. How Our Vision Changes over Time
3. Top Tips to Take Care of Your Eyes and Your Vision
Part II. Getting to 20/20
4. The Eye Exam
5. All about Eyeglasses
6. Contact Lenses: Everything You Need to Know
7. Refractive Surgery: Is This a Good Option for You?
Part III. The Big Problems for Aging Eyes
8. Cataracts
9. Glaucoma, the "Silent Thief"
10. Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Part IV. Other Eye Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment
11. The Eyelids
12. The Cornea
13. The Conjunctiva
14. The Complicated World of Tears
15. The Uvea: Iris, Ciliary Body, and Choroid
16. The Retina and Vitreous
17. The Optic Nerve
Part V. Other Things You Need to Know
18. Eye Trauma and Emergencies
19. General Health Problems That Can Affect the Eyes
20. Living Well with Low Vision
With Michelle Bianchi OTR/L, CLVT
21. Common Medications That Affect the Eyes
22. Cosmetics and the Eyes
Appendix A. Vision Myths
Appendix B. A Guide to Eye Medications and Related Drugs
Signs and Symptoms Index
General Index

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