Eye care sourcebook : basic consumer health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, including facts about hyperopia, myopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other disorders of the cornea, retina, macula, conjunctiva, and optic nerve ; along with guidelines for recognizing and treating eye disorders, advice about protecting the eyes, tips for living with vision impairment, a glossary of terms related to the eye disorders, and a directory of resources for further information / Kevin Hayes, managing editor.
Revision of: Ophthalmic disorders sourcebook. 2nd ed. c2003. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
How the eyes work -- Keep an eye on your vision health -- Maintaining eye health -- Vision disorders: a statistical picture -- Screening and diagnostic tests for vision and other eye-related problems -- Working with your eye-care doctor -- Pediatric vision concerns -- Adult vision concerns -- Refractive disorders -- Eye movement and alignment disorders -- Eyeglasses -- Contact lenses -- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery -- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) eye surgery -- Laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) surgery -- Phakic intraocular lenses -- The cornea and corneal disease: an overview -- Corneal injury -- Keratitis -- Corneal dystrophies -- Other types of corneal disease -- Corneal transplant -- Cataracts -- Disorders of the conjunctiva, sclera, and pupil -- Age-related macular degeneration -- Other macular disorders -- Glaucoma -- Other disorders of the optic nerve -- Disorders of the retina -- Disorders of the vitreous -- Disorders of the uvea -- Eye injuries -- Eye injury prevention -- Workplace eye safety -- Protecting eyes from sports injuries -- Eyelid disorders -- Disorders of the tear duct -- Computer vision syndrome -- Hereditary disorders affecting vision -- Other congenital disorders affecting vision -- Infectious diseases affecting vision -- Fungal infections affecting vision -- Stroke and vision impairment -- Diabetes and eye problems -- Other disorders with eye-related complications -- Defining vision impairment -- Vision rehabilitation: an overview -- Vision impairment and related functional limitations -- Vision impairment and dealing with associated mental-health issues -- Goals of vision rehabilitation -- Essential skills for everyday living with vision impairment -- Safety tips for persons with low vision -- Braille services for visually impaired -- Guide animals and mobility aids -- Harnessing new technologies for assisting people with visual impairment -- Driving when you have macular degeneration -- Education for children with vision impairment through IDEA -- Blindness and vision impairments in the workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Social Security if you are blind or have low vision -- Current vision research -- Glossary of terms related to eyes and eye disorders -- Directory of resources related to eye disorders and vision loss.
Summary:
"Provides basic health information about vision and disorders affecting the eyes and surrounding structures, along with facts about various eye disorders, guidelines for recognizing and treating eye emergencies, advice about protecting the eyes, and tips for living with low vision. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.