Johns Hopkins White Papers 2003 : Vision

by Margolis, Simeon

• ISBN13: 9780929661261
• ISBN10: 0929661265
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Univ Health Pub

Summary

Vision problems become more common with age and can interfere with eve ryday activities such as reading and driving. Yet with proper preventi on, screening techniques, and treatment, many people can forestall vis ion loss. We examine the advances in and current knowledge of four com mon vision disorders, as well as how to cope with low vision.

Table of Contents

Anatomy of the Eye	1	(2)
Refractive Errors	2	(2)
Cataracts
Types of Cataracts	4	(1)
Causes of Cataracts	4	(4)
Symptoms of Cataracts	8	(1)
Prevention of Cataracts	9	(1)
Treatment of Cataracts	9	(13)
Glaucoma
Causes of Glaucoma	22	(2)
Symptoms of Glaucoma	24	(1)
Diagnosis of Glaucoma	25	(3)
Treatment of Glaucoma	28	(8)
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Anatomy of the Retina	36	(1)
Causes of Age-related Macular Degeneration	37	(1)
Symptoms of Age-related Macular Degeneration	38	(2)
Prevention of Age-related Macular Degeneration	40	(1)
Diagnosis of Age-related Macular Degeneration	41	(1)
Treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration	41	(5)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Causes of Diabetic Retinopathy	46	(2)
Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy	48	(2)
Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy	50	(1)
Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy	51	(1)
Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy	51
Chart: Glaucoma Drugs	30	(23)
Glossary	53	(3)
Health Information Organizations and Support Groups	56	(1)
Leading Hospitals for Ophthalmology	57	(1)
Reprint	58