Glaucoma : The Guide to Saving Your Sight [Paperback]

Ifeoma (Author), M.D. Ezekwo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

KEEPING YOUR SIGHT IN THE FACE OF GLAUCOMA

Dr. Ifeoma Ezekwo, renowned physician and ophthalmologist, has written the most up-to-date guide covering all aspects of glaucoma. Find out if you are at risk for developing glaucoma. Plus, gain insight and information about......

• How early detection can save your sight.

• Most modern tests for glaucoma.

• The latest eye drops approved for glaucoma treatment that are already revolutionizing glaucoma therapy.

• Latest lasers and surgeries that are changing glaucoma treatment.

• Using nutrition, supplements and better lifestyles to improve your sight.

• Low vision aids that can help those with poor vision.

• Valuable resources for organizations and agencies that will help you.

• Pharmaceutical companies that will supply you With medicines if you are needy.

• Plus you'll view a wealth of illustrations to familiarize you with the equipment used in examining your eyes' so you will feel at home when you visit your ophthalmologist.

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About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Ifeoma Ezekwo, is a physician double board certified in Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. She received her training in both specialties from College of Physician and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City. She has been in private practice since 1983 in New York, where she has a special interest in the care of diabetic, hypertensive, and glaucoma patients.

Dr. Ezekwo is the Surgeon Director of the Bronx Eye Institute and Bronx Diabetes Center. She is also an attending physician and surgeon at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, the Beth Israel Medical Center, and Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center of New York Medical College in New York.

Dr. Ezekwo participates in the American Academy of Ophthalmology-sponsored prevention and educational programs, including Eye Care America Diabetes Project and the Eye Care America Glaucoma Project. She provides physician-to-physician publications on eye care, and promotes physician-to-patient awareness.

In addition, Dr. Ezekwo is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Recently, she was awarded the American Medical Association's Three Year Physician Recognition Award with commendations for self-directed learning.

Dr. Ezekwo is the Founder/President/CEO of Global Eye Care, Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization that provides eye care and surgery to less privileged, vision-impaired people throughout the world, using volunteer eye surgeons, nurses, technicians, donated equipment, and health education in addition to awareness programs for the disadvantaged in the U.S.A. She is a strong advocate for regular eye care for diabetics and for screening at-risk groups for glaucoma.

Her passion is to impart proper knowledge to patients about their illnesses so they can become active participants in their own care. She advocates a balanced approach to medicine wherein conventional medicine is fully integrated with better lifestyle, good nutrition, nutritional supplements, and good mental and spiritual well being. She is the author of Hypertension: The Guide to Keeping Blood Pressure Down. Dr. Ezekwo is married and has two sons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Samtina Pub (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930927010
• ISBN-13: 978-1930927018
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,867,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Glaucoma : The Guide to Saving Your Sight (Paperback)

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