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Book Detail
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Eye Care Sourcebook, Seventh Edition
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780817944 Category: ConsHlth: Ophthalmology Publication Date: 07/2024 Status: Not Yet Published Retail Price: 97.00 (Tentative Price May Change)
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Synopsis:
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12 million people aged 40 years and over in the United States have vision impairment, including 1 million who are blind, 3 million who have vision impairment after correction, and 8 million who have vision impairment due to uncorrected refractive error. The most common causes of vision loss among adults in order of prevalence are cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Often these impairments can develop gradually and not many are aware of the warning signs of serious eye disorders. The effects of many of these disorders could be lessened or eliminated entirely with regular comprehensive eye exams and early detection which can help diagnose emerging vision problems before vision loss is noticeable.Eye Care Sourcebook, Seventh Edition explains how the eyes work and offers suggestions for maintaining healthy eyes. It also discusses disorders affecting vision and eye problems. It also provides an overview of refractive errors and common disorders affecting the eyes refractive ability to move and align, including amblyopia, nystagmus, and strabismus. Signs and symptoms of these disorders are explained, along with diagnosis and treatment procedures. It also covers congenital and hereditary disorders, infectious diseases that affect vision, and other disorders with eye-related complications. The book concludes with a summary of tips for living with vision impairment, a glossary of terms related to eye disorders, and a directory of organizations for additional help and information.Part 1: Eye Basics and Care explains how the eyes work and provides suggestions for maintaining healthy eyes. It discusses facts about vision disorders, the burden of vision loss and specific vision concerns in different populations.Part 2: Understanding and Treating Refractive, Movement, and Alignment Disorders provides an overview of refractive
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