The Eye Care Sourcebook

Jay B. Lavine, M.D., has lectured and taught doctors, medical students and the general public in the areas of eye care, preventive nutrition, and medical ethics. His ophthalmology practice in Phoenix is known for its ethical and prevention-oriented approach.

Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Myths about Vision and the Eyes III. What Would You Do If......? IV. Anatomy of the Eye V. Eye History and Examination VI. Vision Correction A. Eyeglasses B. Contact Lenses C. Refractive Surgery VII. Eyelids and Lacrimal System A. Blepharitis B. Chalazia and Styes C. Dry Eye Syndrome D. Lacrimal Problems E. Common Eyelid Tumors F. Ectropion and Entropion G. Ptosis (Droopy Eyelid) VIII. Cornea and Conjunctiva A. Corneal Abrasions and Lacerations B. Superficial Foreign Bodies C. Corneal Clouding D. Corneal Infections and Ulcers E. Conjunctivitis F. Allergies and the Eye G. Episcleritis H. Pterygium I. Pinguecula J. Subconjunctival Hemorrhage IX. Eye Muscles X. Cataract XI. Glaucoma XII. Diabetes XIII. Retina and Optic Nerve A. Age-Related Macular Degeneration B. Retinal Detachment C. Macular Holes and Pucker D. High Blood Pressure and the Eye E. Blood Vessel Occlusions of the Retina F. Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome G. Toxoplasmosis H. Optic Nerve Problems XIV. Special Topics A. Uveitis (Iritis) B. Headaches C. Thyroid Disorders D. Parkinson's Disease E. Herpes Infections F. AIDS and the Eye G. Optimizing Infant Vision F. Side Effects of Drugs on the Eye XV. A Primer on Nutrition XVI. Glossary XVII. Index