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Macular Degeneration A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment, Breakthroughs and Coping Strategies

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ISBN-10: 0802713599

ISBN-13: 9780802713599

Edition: 2000

Authors: Robert D'Amato, Joan Snyder

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Dr. Robert D'Amato, MD, PhD of Harvard Medical School,and recent winner of the Lew Wasserman award for his pioneering eye research, has teamed up with ARMD sufferer and writer Joan Snyder, to produce Macular Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and Treatments for Preserving Your Sight. Endorsed by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, this easy-to-read large type edition is the only book written for laymen that covers all of the latest scientific discoveries and promising research for age-related macular degeneration. Learn more about Visudyne (photodynamic therapy), laser therapy, nutrition and drug therapy. Dr. D'Amato covers alternative or complimentaty therapies such as…    
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Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Walker & Company
Publication date: 6/1/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Acknowledgments
Preface
Preface
Author's Note
Understanding and Diagnosing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The Miracle of Eyesight
The Anatomy of the Eye
How We See
Risk Factors for ARMD
Demographics of ARMD
Genetic Predisposition to ARMD
Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
Recognizing and Understanding ARMD
Vision Specialists
Symptoms
Screening
Understanding What Drusen Are
Classifications of ARMD
The Right Diagnosis
Angiography
Anticipating Angiography
Optical Coherence Tomography
Self-Screening for Vision Problems
The Likely Course of ARMD
Dry ARMD
Wet ARMD
Pigment Epithelial Detachment (PED)
Retention of Peripheral Vision
Watch Out for Other Eye Problems
Be Your Own Best Expert
Treatment Options
Therapies for Dry ARMD
Monitoring Your Status with the Amsler Grid
Preventive Care
Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements
Medical Treatments for Wet ARMD
The Pros and Cons of Laser Therapy
Experimental Photodynamic Therapy
Transpupillary Thermotherapy
Drug Therapy
Alternative Therapies
Microcurrent Stimulation
Rheo Therapy
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Yoga, Massage, and Other Body Work
Meditation
Homeopathy
Aerobic Exercise
Promising Medical Research Initiatives
Surgical Procedures
Radiation Therapy
Steroid Injections
Coping with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Don't Give in to the Prognosis
Active Versus Passive Reactions
Three Basic Actions
Seeing in the Dark
Getting by in Social Situations
Adaptive Behaviors
Low-Vision Support Tools
Refractive Correction
Illumination
Magnification and Other Low-Vision Tools
Your Home Environment
The Low-Vision Community
National Support Groups
Helpful Web Sites
Epilogue
Glossary
Resources
Suggested Reading
Index
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