Mayo Clinic guide to better vision

Mayo Clinic guide to better vision

Sophie J. Bakri

Book - 2021

"Having good eyesight is essential for almost every activity we do, but an estimated 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk for serious vision loss. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision is a comprehensive guide to understanding common vision problems, preventing age-related eye disorders, and keeping your eyes healthy at every stage of life. As we age, our eyes become more susceptible to common conditions like age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Even younger adults can suffer from painful eye conditions like dry eyes, infected tear ducts, styes, floaters, pink eye, and eye strain. More than 170 million Americans wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems, and... those number is likely to increase. Fortunately, many of these conditions are preventable, treatable, and even reversible. In Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision, Dr. Sophie Bakri, M.D. walks readers through the diagnoses and treatment options associated with these common eye issues, as well as preventive measures for protecting your eyes from eye diseases, retinal disorders, and permanent vision loss. She also shares the best techniques for correcting common vision problems, and provides tools for those currently living with low vision. Presented through clear, conversational explanations paired with detailed illustrations, photographs, and tables, this book is a practical resource for making the most of your vision by keeping your eyes healthy and your eyesight sharp at any age." --

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Subjects
Vision disorders.
Vision disorders > Treatment.
Published
Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press [2021]
Language
English
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Main Author
Sophie J. Bakri (author)
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic (-)
Edition
3rd edition
Item Description
Statement of responsibility from cover.
"Preventing and treating disease to save your eyesight."--Cover.
Includes index.
Physical Description
231 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN
9781893005730
  • Chapter 1 : A look inside
  • Chapter 2 : Macular degeneration
  • Chapter 3 : Diabetic retinopathy
  • Chapter 4 : Retinal detachment and other retinal disorders
  • Chapter 5 : Glaucoma
  • Chapter 6 : Cataracts
  • Chapter 7 : Eye conditions affecting children
  • Chapter 8 : Protecting your vision
  • Chapter 9 : Correcting vision
  • Chapter 10 : Living with low vision.

Table of Contents:   Chapter 1 A look inside  Parts of the eye  Age-related changes  Age-related eye disorders At a glance: An eye exam  External exam  Visual field test  Visual acuity test  Refraction assessment  Slit-lamp examination  Retinal examination  Glaucoma test Chapter 2 Macular degeneration Close-up look at the retina  Signs and symptoms  Causes Risk factors  Screening and diagnosis  Dry vs. wet  Treatment  Prevention  At a glance: Imaging the eye  Color fundus photography Fluorescein angiography Ultrasonography  Optical coherence tomography  Diagnosing an eye disease    Chapter 3 Diabetic retinopathy Diabetes and your eyes Types of retinopathy  Signs and symptoms  Risk factors  Screening and diagnosis  Treatment  Self-care Chapter 4 Retinal detachment and other retinal disorders  Floaters and flashes  Macular pucker  Retinal tear and macular hole  Retinal detachment  Retinal blood vessel blockage  Disorders of the optic nerve  Chapter 5 Glaucoma  Cell damage  Types  Signs and symptoms  Risk factors  Screening and diagnosis  Treatment  Prevention  Chapter 6 Cataracts Types of cataracts  Signs and symptoms  Causes Risk factors  Screening and diagnosis  Treatment  Prevention    At a glance: Common eye conditions  Conjunctivitis  Scleritis and episcleritis  Uveitis  Eye scratch  Subconjunctival bleeding Sty  Chalazion  Twitchy eyelids  Blepharitis  Itchy eyelids  Entropion and ectropion  Dermatochalasis Ptosis  Dry eyes  Overflowing tears  Infected tear duct  Chapter 7 Eye conditions affecting children Common pediatric eye disorders Uncommon pediatric eye diseases Chapter 8 Protecting your vision Get regular eye exams  Use protective eyewear  Wear your sunglasses  Avoid eyestrain  Use eyedrops effectively  Quit smoking  Eat for eye health  Take the long view Chapter 9 Correcting vision  Common vision problems Corrective lenses Refractive surgery  Chapter 10 Living with low vision Vision rehabilitation Orientation and mobility training  Technology and devices  Taking action  Index  Excerpted from Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision (3rd Edition): Saving Your Eyesight with the Latest on Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy and Much More by Sophie J. Bakri All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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