Fact and Fiction of Healthy Vision

Eye Care for Adults and Children

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

AvClyde K. Kitchen,Clyde Kitchen

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Written by a practicing ophthalmologist, this book explains the eye and how it develops and functions—or can malfunction, especially as we age—and what our options are to maximize or retain eye health. Dr. Kitchen also explains the many treatments and surgical options available, as well as myths and false beliefs or promises that are common in relation to eye health and treatments today.Dr. Kitchen describes time-tested, proven techniques, as well as new treatments and surgeries changing the nature of eye care, including refractive surgery options. He also explains common problems from red eye to macular degeneration, and spotlights beliefs and treatment claims that are uninformed or downright deceptive. His goal is to help Boomers and parents make well-informed decisions about eye care for themselves and their family members, and also to help aging consumers retain their visual health. Appendices include a glossary of eye and eye care terms.The topics addressed include eye anatomy, examinations, medications, treatments, and surgery. Conditions described range from dry eye to ocular migraines, lazy eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and eye cancer.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2007-05-30
Mått156 x 235 x 16 mm
Vikt482 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SeriePraeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living
Antal sidor208
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780275993450

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Series Foreword by Julie SilverAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I The Basics1. Anatomy: Eye Structure and Function2. Eye Development and Congenital Eye ProblemsCongenital Eye Problems3. Vision Testing and Problem TreatmentUse of Dilating Eye DropsExamination of the Eyes4. Eye Glasses (Spectacles) and Contact LensesContact Lenses5. Visual AcuityPart II Common Eye Problems6. Everyday MaladiesThe Red EyeForeign Body Sensation ("Something in the Eye")Herpetic Ocular DiseaseLacrimal DisordersSpots in VisionLumps and Bumps of the EyesEyelid DisordersItchy Eyes7. Strabismus (Cross-Eyed and Wall-Eyed)Part III Age-Related Eye Problems (Getting Old Ain't for Sissies)8. PresbyopiaChoices of Bifocals, Trifocals, Etc.Contact Lenses as an Alternative in Presbyopia9. Cataracts10. Glaucoma11. Macular DegenerationPart IV Special Considerations12. Visual Aids13. Diabetes14. Neurologic Conditions Affecting VisionCauses of Sudden Vision LossOther Neurological Problems15. History and Current Developments in Refractive SurgeryRefractive Surgery HistoryTypes of Refractive SurgeryPresbyopia Surgery16. Some Unusual Eye Problems and Eye InjuriesEye ProblemsEye Injuries17. Things to Know about Eye SurgeryCataract SurgeryGlaucoma SurgeryRetinal Detachment SurgeryStrabismus SurgeryCorneal TransplantEnucleationPart V Consumer Information18. Definitions of CaregiversCaregivers19. More Things You Need to KnowCommon Eye Drop MedicationsWho Pays and How20. Eye Care—The Way It Was and the Way It Will BeOrigin of the OphthalmologistThe Origin of an OptometristInteraction of Ophthalmology and OptometryThe Way Things Can Be (As I See It)GlossaryIndex