Glaucoma: A Patient's Guide to the Disease (Paperback)

by Graham E. Trope (Author) "Chronic open-angle glaucoma (also known as primary open-angle glaucoma) is a painless condition, usually associated with high pressure in the eye, which results in nerve..." (more)
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About the Author
DR GRAHAM E. TROPE is Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, and Director of the Glaucoma Unit at the University Health Network of Toronto.

Product Details

• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press; 3rd edition (August 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802086233
• ISBN-13: 978-0802086235
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,023,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What is glaucoma?, September 10, 2008

By	J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Dr Trope has published three editions of this book: the most recent edition was published in 2004 and represents a significant expansion of the earlier two editions. The definitions of the disease and other facts are presented in an easy to follow question and answer format.

The book is organised into the following parts:
I ALL ABOUT GLAUCOMA
II TESTS FOR GLAUCOMA
III ALL ABOUT TREATMENT
IV GLAUCOMA SOCIETIES (relevant to Canada, the UK and the USA)

The most common treatments for glaucoma are outlined in this book. It is interesting (to me, at least) to note that some of the drug treatments mentioned in the first edition of the book as being under development are now readily available: I am receiving one of them.

The question and answer format will suit many (if not most) patients. I would recommend this as a starting point for those who want to understand glaucoma without being overwhelmed by medical jargon.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Full of Important Information, January 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Glaucoma: A Patient's Guide to the Disease (Paperback)

An impressive, but simple overview of what those with gloucoma need to know. Written in plain english, explains treatment, risks and clarrifies the disease its cause and symptoms. As a new gloucoma patient, I found this most useful.