Aging Eye: A Harvard Medical School Guide

by Harvard Medical School (Editor)

As the population ages, more and more people will find they have trouble reading menus, driving at night, even seeing the difference between black and dark blue. Already, half of all Americans between sixty-five and seventy-five have cataracts, three million people have a chronic form of glaucoma, and more than six million have age-related macular degeneration. Based on a highly regarded Harvard Medical School Special Health Report -- now expanded and updated -- The Aging Eye provides readers with the information they need to make informed decisions about their medical care.Tackling such topics as the symptoms that should signal a trip to the doctor, The Aging Eye demystifies the problems that plague the eye. Readers learn how to discern when a cataract should be removed, whether laser surgery is as safe as the media claims, and when non-surgical treatment can be used to treat problems like glaucoma. With specifics on the latest diagnostic tests, preventive strategies, and treatment options, The Aging Eye leaves no stone unturned.Packed with lists of questions for the reader to ask their doctor, and covering everything from dry eyes to floaters and flashes, this user-friendly guide is the most practical resource available anywhere.

Genres: Health

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2001

Reviews

[Philip Athans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read, easy to understand, and filled with simple, science-based, and actionable advice. Anyone ages 40+, and especially anyone age 60+, should give it a read.

[Felix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative book on the health issues connected to an aging eye. The article discussed the eye diseases that come with age: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and the current recommended medical solution.

The most important recommendation: Don't be lazy about eye exams. They are important! Once you reach age 40 think about making an appointment for a regular eye exam every 2-3 years. When you reach over 50 it needs to be every year. Eary detection of eye issues will certainly give a greater probability of positive outcome from eye treatments.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this book when i first got my current job. i had no clue about eye pathology and this book is a great intro to the three primary eye diseases in aging individuals. also, a great education tool of children of aging parents