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Books on Vision Problems
Glaucoma: The Essential Treatments and Advances that Could Save Your Sight
Gregory K. Harmon, Nancy Intrator, Catherine Wang (Editor),  2004
Explodes the myths surrounding glaucoma and tells you about its different forms, risk factors, and the latest diagnosis and treatment options.
 
Save Your Sight!: Natural Ways to Prevent and Reverse Macular Degeneration
Marc Rose, Michael R. Rose, 2004
Shows how diet, nutritional supplements, exercise and certain lifestyle changes can provide benefit and possibly prevent the onset of this devastating disease.
 
Mayo Clinic on Vision and Eye Health: Practical Answers on Glaucoma, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration & Other Conditions
Helmut Buettner (Editor), Mayo Clinic, 2002
Covers how the eye functions, how vision changes as a person ages, the eye examination, options for choosing eyeglasses and contact lenses, when to consider refractive surgery, eye emergencies, eye safety, treatment options for eye disorders, and more.
 
Macular Degeneration Source Book: A Guide for Patients and Families
Bert Glaser, Lester A. Picker, 2002
Includes early warning signs, simple early-detection self-tests, treatment options and promising medical advances, how to find a competent eye-care team in your area, the latest discoveries about the role of nutrients in prevention, major risk factors for the disease and what to do about them, how to cope with the emotional impact of impaired vision, and practical living and coping tips for patients and their families.
 
The Aging Eye
Harvard Medical School, Sandra Gordon, 2001
Describes what to expect after cataract surgery, how glaucoma often progresses in the early stages without symptoms, whether you may be suffering from dry or wet AMD, if laser surgery is right for you, and how to deal with presbyopia, dry eye syndrome, floaters and flashes, and retinal detachment.
 
Living Well with Macular Degeneration: Practical Tips and Essential Information
Bruce Rosenthal, Kate Kelly 2001
Covers how to find good medical help and low-vision centers locally; how to best navigate streets, sidewalks and stores; how to choose appropriate low-vision devices; how to exercise safely and perform many other daily activities.
  
 
 
NC Services & Support

UNC Eye Clinic 
 
Eye Disorders -- Web Sites Serving North Carolina

 

Suggested Web Links

Eye Health Topics (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
 
Eye Problems (Prevent Blindness America)
 
Eye Disease Simulations (National Eye Institute)
 
Aging and Your Eyes (National Institute on Aging)
 
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatments (AMD Alliance International) 
 
Eye Exams: What to Expect (Mayo Clinic) 

Financial Aid for Eye Care (National Eye Institute) 
 
Eye Donation and Corneal Transplantation (Eye Bank Association) 
 
Find an Eye M.D. (American Academy of Ophthalmology) 

Eyes and Vision - MedlinePlus

 

 

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