When all is well with our eyes, most of us take them for
granted. But when our vision is blurred or our eyes are itchy and
watery, it's hard to concentrate on anything "but" our eyes. In
"The Eye Book, " three eye care specialists present a comprehensive
reference to help readers care for their eyes and protect their
vision, with special attention to changes and diseases that occur
in the adult years.
After detailing how the various parts of the eye work together
so we can see, the authors review everything that can go
wrong--from myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism to the major
disorders of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular
degeneration. They also thoroughly describe each part of the eye
and the problems that can develop, from the irritation of itchy
eyelids and conjunctivitis to emergency situations such as a
detached retina. They describe the signs and symptoms of all these
problems and how to deal with them, including when to apply a warm
compress--and when to head to the emergency room. Medical and
surgical treatment of both minor eye irritations and major diseases
are explained in detail, so readers know where to turn and what to
expect.
The authors also tell readers what happens during an eye
examination and how to recognize an eye emergency. They explain all
about eyeglasses, including the various kinds of bifocals, and
describe the care and maintenance of contact lenses in a way that
makes wearing them a viable option for anyone who wishes to do so.
They detail the special concerns of people with systemic diseases
such as diabetes and indicate how common medications--from
antibiotics and antidepressants to tamoxifen--affect the eyes. The
pros and cons of refractive surgery are discussed, as are the
special problems of people with low vision.
An appendix lists medications used to treat eye conditions and
the side effects of those medications. The book is fully
illustrated with fifty-five line drawings and includes a symptoms
index that will direct readers to sections of the book which
describe the possible causes of the specific symptoms they are
experiencing.
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