Coping with Glaucoma (Paperback)

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Though much has been written about glaucoma, little of that has been geared to the lay reader. Marks and Montauredes, themselves afflicted with glaucoma, argue that it is a preventable disease. Here they provide a comprehensive description of the various glaucomas, their causes, the complex conditions leading to diagnosis, the range of treatments and outcomes, and risk factors. They discuss glaucoma that is medically induced as a consequence of surgery or the administration of steroids, offer an entire chapter on glaucoma in infants and children, and give extensive coverage to diagnostic processes and procedures as well as treatment modalities from medication to surgery and its potential complications. The authors also describe medical therapies as well as dietary approaches. Technical terms are defined in easily understood language. Highly recommended for both consumer health and professional collections.?Sue Hollander, UIC Lib. of the Health Sciences, Rockford, Ill.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Explains glaucoma in layman's terms, including rare forms and congenital conditions. Also covers the connections between glacoma and other conditions, with descriptions of tests and methods of diagnosis and monitoring. Gives information on medical management of the disease as well as laser therapy and surgical approaches.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Avery; 1 edition (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089529804X
• ISBN-13: 978-0895298041
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #893,748 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand!!, March 9, 1999

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After having my first surgery for glaucoma at age 19, I wanted more information about the disease. Every other book I have read has been confusing and complex. Edith Marks provides useful information that non-medics can understand. All of my questions were finally answered.