The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health

Description

In The Eye Book, specialist Dr. Gary H. Cassel presents readers with trusted, evidence-based information they can rely on to protect vision and learn more about how to treat any eye problems that come up. This easy-to-understand volume takes a step-by-step approach, providing an overview of the eye's anatomy, a tour of healthy vision, and an explanation of what steps readers and health care providers should take to address vision issues. Drawing on years of clinical experience with patients, Cassel also looks at eye complications associated with common medical conditions (for example, diabetes) along with the best treatments for eye conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Now in its second edition, this bestselling book continues to provide the interested reader, along with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, and family doctors, with practical information about • eyeglass materials, contact lenses, and refractive surgeries (including LASIK) to improve vision • tips to spot and treat common eye irritations and infections, including conjunctivitis ("pink eye") • advice about when people should take care of an eye problem on their own and when they need to consult with an expert • what people (and their health care providers) can do about blurriness, dry eyes, eye strain, eye allergies, and floaters • how vision problems may be a sign of other health conditions, including thyroid problems and multiple sclerosis • which medications may affect vision • what people within and outside of the medical field need to know about macular degeneration and low vision Richly illustrated and engagingly written, this edition features special bonus material, including a chapter on cosmetics and the eye, FAQs ("Can cataracts grow back after cataract surgery?"; "Will I go blind from my glaucoma?"), and a handy symptom index that allows readers to research topics by the presentation of an eye problem. Useful for everyone, including general medical professionals who want to learn more about the health of the eyes, this up-to-date, in-depth, and authoritative book will serve as a users' manual for the eyes and help promote better vision for a brighter tomorrow. "This guide covers routine eyecare and the more common eye diseases, providing up-to-date facts on refractive surgery, treatment for optical neuritis, and possible nutritional therapies for cataracts and macular degeneration... highly recommended for public, school, and hospital libraries." — Library Journal 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