Diabetic Eye Disease [Paperback]

Paul Chous (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

Diabetes affects every part of the eye, not just the retina. Presenting critical information about seven different kinds of diabetic eye disease as well as important steps all diabetics must take to preserve vision, Dr. Chous clearly and comprehensively guides you through the fundamentals of good diabetes management and great eye care. Written by an eye doctor, diabetes educator and patient advocate, this book is dedicated to helping you or someone you love avoid blindness and other complications by taking charge of your diabetes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Clearly written, easy to understand, with a message that gives all diabetic patients hope." --Lesley L. Walls, O.D., M.D. -- Retina & Macula Specialists

"One of the most down to earth and practical books on this topic ever written." --Steven V. Edelman, M.D. -- UC San Diego School of Medicine

"There is nothing in the published literature that comes close to what Dr. A. Paul Chous offers us." --Rick Mendosa -- Diabetes Update Newsletter

About the Author

Dr. Paul Chous received his Master's Degree in 1986 and his Doctorate of Optometry in 1991, both with highest honors from the University of California at Berkeley. He has been in private practice for 12 years with special emphasis on diabetic eye disease and diabetes education. Dr. Chous has been a Type 1 diabetic since 1968.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Fairwood Press, Inc (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966818474
• ISBN-13: 978-0966818475
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,078,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, June 17, 2003

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MLK, Postmaster (Placerville, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diabetic Eye Disease (Paperback)

The Diabetic Eye is a must read for all who have family or friends who are diabetic. I have both and had not fully realized the importance of good managed eye care in addition to a good general health care plan.
At first glance I thought this is going to be beyond me but Dr. Chous has provided information which is clear and easily understood by a non-professional. I have found no other books on this subject that were so readable.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book we've needed for a long time!, June 8, 2003

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G. Hom - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diabetic Eye Disease (Paperback)

As a public health and eye care professional, I am glad to see a book like Dr. Chous'. There is an exceptional clarity to how he explains the broad scope of eye problems which can occur with diabetes as well as some very helpful and novel ideas for patients to take control of their diabetic situation and become an equal partner with their doctor in determining their own health outcome.

I highly recommend this book to any patient with diabetes, any caregiver, as well as to all professionals involved in caring for patients with diabetes. You won't find any other book which packs so much information and delivers it in a way that doctors and laypersons alike can grasp the gravity of the potentially blinding effects of diabetes on the eyes.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic advice for the diabetic patient, June 3, 2003

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Robert M. Theaker (Monterey, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diabetic Eye Disease (Paperback)

It is a rare medical book indeed that is able to cater to both the doctor and patient. Dr. Chous ably accomplishes this demanding task with this book. Diabetic patients and their families will be able to better deal with the health dangers of the disease, especially the ocular side effects, after reading the clear, concise chapters. And medical professionals will want to have a copy on hand for the best summary of diabetic eye conditions that I have ever seen. Kudos to Dr. Chous for an intelligent, lively writing style, and for authoring this most excellent reference.