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

In The Eye Book, now available in a large print edition, 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 describe the signs and symptoms of problems and explain 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 describe the various corrective options, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and refractive surgery. They describe special concerns of people with systemic disease such as diabetes and indicate how medications -- from antibiotics and antidepressants to tamoxifen -- affect the eyes. The book is fully illustrated and includes a symptoms index that will direct readers to sections of the book which describe the possible causes of their specific symptoms. The large print edition is especially helpful for people with concerns about their eyes.