Cataracts: A Patient's Guide to Treatment [Paperback]

Howard Gimbel MD (Author), David Chang MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Providing prospective patients with an understandable account of the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, this book thoroughly explores the issues surrounding this condition. Surgical treatment and postoperative processes are described in detail, including the risks and possible complications. The emotional side of sight loss and its effect on the patient's life is discussed. Answering questions frequently asked by individuals with cataracts, this comprehensive reference covers the causes of cataracts; prevention and treatment; intraocular lenses; deciding when cataracts should be removed; and whether cataract surgery eliminates the need for glasses.

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About the Author

Howard Gimbel, M.D., is a cataract surgeon who holds academic appointments at the University of Calgary and the University of California, San Francisco, and was recently named professor and chairperson of the department of ophthalmology at Loma Linda University. He was awarded the Binkhorst Medal, was named one of the 25 most influential ophthalmologists of the 20th century, and was appointed to the Alberta Order of Excellence. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. David Chang, M.D., is a clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is the chairperson of the cataract section of the American Academy of Ophthalmology program committee. He lives in Los Altos, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886039666
• ISBN-13: 978-1886039667
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #776,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know if you are facing cataract surgery, August 30, 2008

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This review is from: Cataracts: A Patient's Guide to Treatment (Paperback)

If you are contemplating surgery for cataract removal, this book will answer all your questions. It explains how the human eye works, the causes and symptoms of cataracts, the removal of a cataract and insertion of the implant, and the recovery after surgery. The guide also explains the differences between the multifocal lens implants currently available that can reduce your dependency on glasses after surgery. The co-author, Dr. David Chang, was my cataract surgeon so I was fortunate to have one of the best surgeons remove my cataracts (from both eyes).