The Eye Book: Your Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Eye Health
Awarded the National Health Information Award for Consumer Decision-Making Information by the National Health Information Awards and recognized as the Best Social Change and Current Events Book by the American Book Fest, The Eye Book by Dr. Gary H. Cassel is your most trusted resource for maintaining good eye health.
Dr. Cassel, a renowned eye care specialist, provides reliable, evidence-based eye care information in this easy-to-understand guidebook. This essential vision resource offers a thorough overview of eye anatomy, a detailed guide for maintaining healthy vision, and an explanation of how to address any eye conditions. Dr. Cassel draws from his extensive clinical experience to provide insights into eye complications linked to common medical conditions, like diabetes, and offers best practices for treating conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.
This second edition of the best-selling eye health guide continues to provide readers including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, family doctors, and those interested in eye health, with practical information about:
• Choosing eyeglass materials and contact lenses, and understanding refractive surgeries like LASIK to improve vision
• Identifying and treating common eye irritations and infections including pink eye or conjunctivitis
• Recognizing when you can manage an eye problem independently and when to consult an eye care expert
• Managing vision problems like blurriness, dry eyes, eye strain, eye allergies, and floaters
• Understanding how vision problems could indicate other health conditions like thyroid problems or multiple sclerosis
• Identifying medications that may affect vision
• Learning about macular degeneration and low vision for those in and outside the medical field
This richly illustrated and engagingly written eye care
Authors:
Gary H. Cassel (Author)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
April 27, 2021
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