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Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision (3rd Edition)
Preventing and treating disease to save your eyesight
Published by Mayo Clinic Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
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.
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.
Excerpt
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
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
Product Details
- Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press (August 10, 2021)
- Length: 216 pages
- ISBN13: 9781893005730
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