Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and

Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight

The acclaimed book on macular degenerationâ€”now completely revised and updated with cutting edge research and the latest developments in the field.

More than fifteen million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the disease will strike 200,000 more people this year. It is the most prevalent cause of vision loss in the western world. Dr. Lylas Mogk, the founding director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System, has a unique professional and personal understanding of AMD. A doctor and loving daughter of a parent with this frightening though manageable condition, Mogk here explains exactly what it is and how to limit its effect on your life. Reassuring and comprehensiveâ€”complete with illuminating first person stories of people with AMDâ€”Macular Degeneration will help you or someone you love with information on

â€¢ Reducing your risk factors
â€¢ Revolutionary new technology, including laser surgery and alternative treatments
â€¢ New research discoveries in nutritionâ€”and eye-healthy recipes
â€¢ The latest low-vision computer software programs
â€¢ Coping with depression and frustration
â€¢ Active online communities of people with macular degeneration

Plus a Low Vision Living Rehab program to help you read better, see better, and live independently!
Country USA
Brand BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2003-01-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345457110

Country	USA
Brand	BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2003-01-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345457110

Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight

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