Reader's Digest Guide to Eye Care: Common Vision Problems, from Dry Eye to Macular Degeneration

by Jennifer S. Weizer, Joshua D. Stein

Detailed and thoroughly illustrated, Reader's Digest Guide to Eye Care is one of the most complete, all-inclusive, and up-to-date texts on the market. Experts in Ophthalmology, Weizer and Stein walk readers through eye basics, various eye diseases, treatments, and age-related conditions. Covering everything from mechanics and basic structure to the latest advancements in medical research, this book is both accessible and comprehensive. You'll How to obtain eye comfort-relieve dry eye, headaches, eye pain, and excessive tearing The vitamins and antioxidants that play a huge role in the health and anti- degeneration of the eye. Maximize their benefits with this encyclopedia of supplements, their contents in various foods and suggestions for food preparation for retention About state-of-the-art surgical correction methods like Lasik What age-related conditions you should look out for, with clear explanations and symptoms How

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 18, 2010

Reviews

[johane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This practical book offers a program of eye exercises that can help
to reverse vision problems and reduce dependence on glasses or
contact lenses. It features scientifically based, step-by-step routines
that help to boost the muscle strength of the eyes to rebuild vision,
using specially created ophthalmic charts and diagrams.

There is information on natural therapies that help to eradicate
common problems such as dark circles, puffy or bloodshot eyes
and dry, itchy eyes caused by computer use and air conditioning,
as well as nutrition advice that can help improve vision and boost
overall eye health.

It has good coloured illustrations and is very easy to read and well presented. It also covers the common eye myths such as: does too much watching television permanently damage your eyes; does eating carrots improve your vision; are tea bags and cucumbers good for eye puffiness?

To find these answers you will have to read the book

I highly recommend this book and it is well worth keeping an eye out for it.

[Jhoana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a Doctor of Optometry student and I consider this book as my "little bible". This is such a helpful book, so informative, and all the basics about our eye are in this book. Very useful.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

folic acid!