The Glaucoma Guidebook
eBook - ePub

The Glaucoma Guidebook

Expert Advice on Maintaining Healthy Vision

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Glaucoma Guidebook

Expert Advice on Maintaining Healthy Vision

About this book

An easy-to-read yet thorough guide to understanding and managing glaucoma and taking care of your vision. *Winner of a National Health Information Book Award, an American Book Fest Health: Aging/50+ Award, and an American Book Fest Health/General Award*

Gold Winner of the National Health Information Book Award by the National Health Information Awards

When you receive a glaucoma diagnosis, knowing where to turn and how to understand treatment options can be overwhelming. Fifty percent of people with glaucoma do not even know they have the disease, and those who do may still struggle with managing it. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness.

The Glaucoma Guidebook is an invaluable resource for anyone living with glaucoma and for those who are at high risk of developing the disease. Dr. Constance Okeke, an expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of patients see better, provides the critical advice and best practices needed to take control of your vision. In simple, accessible language, the book explains:

• What glaucoma is, including early symptoms
• What causes increased eye pressure
• Treatment options
• How to prevent blindness
• How to become an advocate for your own eye health

If you have been recently diagnosed with glaucoma or are struggling with managing your glaucoma, this is the book for you. With over 50 color images and illustrations and easy-to-follow advice from both Dr. Okeke and actual glaucoma patients, this book will not only serve as a guide for those with glaucoma but also provide invaluable information for family members, caregivers, eyecare providers, and educators.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword, by Thomas M. Brunner
  7. Preface
  8. Contributing Editors
  9. Introduction
  10. 1. Understanding Glaucoma
  11. 2. 12 Expert Tips to Prevent Blindness
  12. 3. Keeping It Real: Real Patients, Real Advice
  13. Conclusion
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. Resources
  16. Guide to Putting in Eye Drops Correctly
  17. Caregiver’s Guide
  18. Additional Resources for Glaucoma Caregivers
  19. Guide to Finding a Glaucoma Specialist
  20. Additional Resources for Glaucoma Patients
  21. References
  22. Philanthropy
  23. Index
  24. Image Credits
  25. About the Author