Fact and Fiction of Healthy Vision

Eye Care for Adults and Children

Clyde K. Kitchen (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

208 Seiten

2007
Praeger Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-0-275-99345-0 (ISBN)

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Written by a practicing ophthalmologist, this book explains the eye and how it develops and functions—or can malfunction, especially as we age—and what our options are to maximize or retain eye health. Dr. Kitchen also explains the many treatments and surgical options available, as well as myths and false beliefs or promises that are common in relation to eye health and treatments today.

Dr. Kitchen describes time-tested, proven techniques, as well as new treatments and surgeries changing the nature of eye care, including refractive surgery options. He also explains common problems from red eye to macular degeneration, and spotlights beliefs and treatment claims that are uninformed or downright deceptive. His goal is to help Boomers and parents make well-informed decisions about eye care for themselves and their family members, and also to help aging consumers retain their visual health. Appendices include a glossary of eye and eye care terms.

The topics addressed include eye anatomy, examinations, medications, treatments, and surgery. Conditions described range from dry eye to ocular migraines, lazy eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and eye cancer.

Clyde K. Kitchen, M.D., is a member of the Senior Active Staff of St. Jude Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, in Fullerton, California. He is an Ophthalmologist in practice for more than 44 years.

Series Foreword by Julie Silver
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I The Basics
1. Anatomy: Eye Structure and Function
2. Eye Development and Congenital Eye Problems
Congenital Eye Problems
3. Vision Testing and Problem Treatment
Use of Dilating Eye Drops
Examination of the Eyes
4. Eye Glasses (Spectacles) and Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses
5. Visual Acuity
Part II Common Eye Problems
6. Everyday Maladies
The Red Eye
Foreign Body Sensation ("Something in the Eye")
Herpetic Ocular Disease
Lacrimal Disorders
Spots in Vision
Lumps and Bumps of the Eyes
Eyelid Disorders
Itchy Eyes
7. Strabismus (Cross-Eyed and Wall-Eyed)
Part III Age-Related Eye Problems (Getting Old Ain't for Sissies)
8. Presbyopia
Choices of Bifocals, Trifocals, Etc.
Contact Lenses as an Alternative in Presbyopia
9. Cataracts
10. Glaucoma
11. Macular Degeneration
Part IV Special Considerations
12. Visual Aids
13. Diabetes
14. Neurologic Conditions Affecting Vision
Causes of Sudden Vision Loss
Other Neurological Problems
15. History and Current Developments in Refractive Surgery
Refractive Surgery History
Types of Refractive Surgery
Presbyopia Surgery
16. Some Unusual Eye Problems and Eye Injuries
Eye Problems
Eye Injuries
17. Things to Know about Eye Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Corneal Transplant
Enucleation
Part V Consumer Information
18. Definitions of Caregivers
Caregivers
19. More Things You Need to Know
Common Eye Drop Medications
Who Pays and How
20. Eye Care—The Way It Was and the Way It Will Be
Origin of the Ophthalmologist
The Origin of an Optometrist
Interaction of Ophthalmology and Optometry
The Way Things Can Be (As I See It)
Glossary
Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	30.5.2007
Reihe/Serie	The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 235 mm
Gewicht	482 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Augenheilkunde
ISBN-10	0-275-99345-0 / 0275993450
ISBN-13	978-0-275-99345-0 / 9780275993450
Zustand	Neuware