The Eye Book or Belonging

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

Author: Gary H Cassel

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 andcons 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.

Library Journal

Fear of reduced vision and blindness regularly tops surveys of consumers' concerns about their health. Therefore, comprehensive, current information on this small but vital area of the human body is a high priority for libraries answering consumer health queries. The authors are associated with the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, consistently rated one of the top ophthalmology departments in the United States. Their guide covers routine eye care 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. Information on systemic and general health conditions affecting the eye is provided, as is a good introduction to the problem of "low vision," vision that cannot be corrected by spectacles, contact lenses, or introcular lens implants. The coverage of the newest refractive surgical techniques, clinical trials, and medications makes this an important acquisition for libraries with similar titles; highly recommended for public, school, and hospital libraries.--Pamela C. Sieving, W.K. Kellogg Eye Ctr., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Booknews

Printed in a large typeface, this reference for the general reader discusses vision care with an emphasis on changes and diseases that occur in the adult years. The volume begins with a description of the parts of the eye and their functions. Individual chapters are devoted to such topics as eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Coverage extends to health problems and medications that effect the eyes. The volume does not include bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

	List of Figures
	Foreword
	Preface
Pt. I	Introduction
1	A Guide to the Adult Eye	3
2	How Our Vision Changes over Time	21
Pt. II	Getting to 20/20
3	The Eye Exam	51
4	All about Eyeglasses	79
5	Contact Lenses: Everything You Need to Know	117
6	Refractive Surgery: Don't Discard Those Spectacles Just Yet	174
Pt. III	The Big Problems for Aging Eyes
7	Cataracts	191
8	Glaucoma, the "Silent Thief"	244
9	Age-Related Macular Degeneration	291
Pt. IV	Other Eye Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment
10	The Eyelids	313
11	The Cornea	329
12	The Conjunctiva	342
13	The Complicated World of Tears	353
14	The Uvea: Iris, Ciliary Body, and Choroid	372
15	The Retina and Vitreous	378
16	The Optic Nerve	396
Pt. V	Other Things You Need to Know
17	Eye Trauma and Emergencies	407
18	General Health Problems That Can Affect the Eyes	419
19	Coping with Low Vision	476
20	Common Medications That Affect the Eyes	492
	Appendix: A Guide to Eye Medications and Their Side Effects	505
	Signs and Symptoms Index	538
	General Index	546

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