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The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

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I purchased this book as a reference for my office where we assist drivers with their vision related concerns. I believe the title is misleading. This is a good general guide to adult eye care. It is not "a complete guide to eye disorders". Missing are any mention of RP, amblyopia or any of the other genetic disorders we see in our customers. There is no consideration of any of the pediatric conditions which lead to adult vision problems. The book has a thorough description of exam,contact lense and eyeglass procedures which many readers may find helpful. We were very disappointed and will need to purchase another book.

The book is a good layman's guide to understanding the eye and the most common types of eye problems. However, the subtitle, A complete guide to eye disorders, is somewhat misleading. Many eye disorders are not covered. Only major disorders such as cataracts, glaucoma, ARMD, and diabetic retinopathy are discussed in detail. Otherwise, some other disorders are described at a high level in a few paragraphs.

I am 65 years old and recently diagnosed with cataracts and glaucoma. This book was recommended to me by my eye doctor and was exactly what I needed to understand my problems. I also enjoyed the sections on the eye anatomy and exam. I highly recommend it.

This is a very encyclopedia-type of book. It has a lot of information about different eye problems and is a great book describing the functions of the different parts of the eye and what goes on at visits to the eye doctor. But it doesn't give alot of information on saving your sight, taking care of your eyes, remedies for problems or anything like that. The book claims to be "The Owner's Manual for your Eyes" but I don't think this to be very accurate. Its from 1998, but doesn't even include alot about laser surgery.

I was pleased to be able to take a copy of this very readable general ophthalmology source book with me on a lecture tour in the mideast. It made an ideal gift to patient educators for use in both an ophthalmology setting as well as the general hospital. The authors clearly have a wealth of experience in clinical ophthalmolgy and understand the kinds of questions that patients have. The language used is not intimidating nor overly technical. Explanations of various diseases and conditions are straightforward. The tone of the volume is friendly and sympathetic. This is important to an anxious reader who may be concerned about a newly diagnosed condition which could threaten his sight.However, its usefulness is not limited to patient education alone. Many health care practitioners need a refresher from time to time about basic ophthalmolgy and this reference book provides that review in a clear and concise fashion.This is a handy book to have around the clinic or home.

I'm studying for my certification to become an licensed optician. Even though I've trained on the job, this book has been a tremendous help to me. I first checked it out at the library, after reading it I had to have it. It gave more up to date help than the other 3 books I had. I highly recommend it.

This book is an excellent reference for anyone who wants to learn more about their eyes and the diseases of the eye. It is extremely well written and exceptionally organized that to the editors at the Johns Hopkins Press. There is a symptom index along with the basic index for easy reference. The chapters on eye glassses, contact lenses, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are very comprehensive. The book also answers questions concerning many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding eyes and eye care. This book will provide you with everything you want to know and more about your eyes in a very easy to read and enjoyable fashion. A portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to eye research.

For various reasons, I keep referring to eye-related books. Developing (or acquiring) additional eye-related problems appears to be a major focus for me at present, and I am delighted to be reading a large print edition of this book.

I've read this book twice: the first time was over 12 months ago when I was looking for very specific information about a relatively rare eye issue. This book did not contain exactly what I was looking for then (but neither did any other book I could locate). However, I did remember that this book contained quite a lot of information about glaucoma and cataracts and it is for that reason that I am referring back to it.

I like the presentation of this book: it starts with the anatomy of the eye, discusses how we see, different eye examinations, and a range of different eye and related problems. The book also contains some great diagrams of the structures of the eye, of the various pieces of equipment used in eye examinations as well as good diagrammatic presentations of focus.

Yes, it is true that this book does not contain an exhaustive reference to all eye conditions. I doubt that any book accessible to a generalist reader could do that effectively. But the strength of this book, for me, is that it enables me to refer back to information that I do not always retain during consultations but need to make sense of in order to understand proposed treatment.

I recommend this book to those who want to know more about the structures of the eye and how they work as well as to those who are looking for comparatively detailed information about cataracts and glaucoma. There is no substitute for professional care and advice, but this book can be a useful aid for those of us who are print-oriented and need to read in order to retain information.

I should acknowledge, too, that treatments can change and surgical techniques undergo continual refinement. However, the underlying anatomy of the eye and the basic methods of examination are generally constant.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

Easy reading, full of medical terms that are explained well for the lay person. Good for gaining a well rounded education. It needs a new edition to update the surgical technology advancements.

I bought this book two years ago when my eyesight was failing. It described in detail using both text and pictures the cataract surgery I was to undergo, thus allowing me to be an informed patient. I recommend this book highly for anyone interested in educating themselves about eye health and treatment.
An intelligent and concise read.