Bibliograph

Macular degeneration, from diagnosis to tratment, David S. Boyer, Homayoun Tabandeh

Type

Label

Macular degeneration, from diagnosis to tratment, David S. Boyer, Homayoun Tabandeh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-102) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Macular degeneration

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

981031121

Responsibility statement

David S. Boyer, Homayoun Tabandeh

Sub title

from diagnosis to tratment

Summary

With a focus on giving those diagnosed with macular degeneration the necessary information to make sound treatment choices, this reference aims to answer patients? questions and ease their anxiety. The book provides information on the symptoms, causes, and emotional impact of macular degeneration; how the disease is diagnosed; choosing the right physician; and how to adapt the home and workplace to be eye friendly.? In addition, it outlines the newest treatment options, drugs and surgical techniques, ways to slow the progression of the disease, and the importance of nutrition and general fitness on eye health. Written by two doctors with decades of experience treating thousands of patients, it supplies essential facts while affirming that people living with the disease can still enjoy a normal, happy life. --Publisher

Table Of Contents

Macular degeneration: an overview -- Symptoms and signs of macular degeneration -- Getting a diagnosis -- Treatments for macular degeneration -- Reducing the risk of macular degeneration progression -- Living with macular degeneration

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