The Eye Book: A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

By Gary H. Cassel M.D. and Harry G. Randall

Book Overview

The Owner's Manual for Your Eyes: The most comprehensive guide to taking care of vision.Winner of the National Health Information Award (Consumer Decision-Making Information) by the National Health... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080185847X
• ISBN13: 9780801858475
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Superbly Informative

I bought this book two years ago when my eyesight was failing. It described in detail using both text and pictures the cataract surgery I was to undergo, thus allowing me to be an informed patient. I recommend this book highly for anyone interested in educating themselves about eye health and treatment. An intelligent and concise read.

Very easy to read and helpful

I am 65 years old and recently diagnosed with cataracts and glaucoma. This book was recommended to me by my eye doctor and was exactly what I needed to understand my problems. I also enjoyed the sections on the eye anatomy and exam. I highly recommend it.

Handy patient education resource

I was pleased to be able to take a copy of this very readable general ophthalmology source book with me on a lecture tour in the mideast. It made an ideal gift to patient educators for use in both an ophthalmology setting as well as the general hospital. The authors clearly have a wealth of experience in clinical ophthalmolgy and understand the kinds of questions that patients have. The language used is not intimidating nor overly technical. Explanations of various diseases and conditions are straightforward. The tone of the volume is friendly and sympathetic. This is important to an anxious reader who may be concerned about a newly diagnosed condition which could threaten his sight.However, its usefulness is not limited to patient education alone. Many health care practitioners need a refresher from time to time about basic ophthalmolgy and this reference book provides that review in a clear and concise fashion.This is a handy book to have around the clinic or home.

Very helpful to one studying optical backgrounds

I'm studying for my certification to become an licensed optician. Even though I've trained on the job, this book has been a tremendous help to me. I first checked it out at the library, after reading it I had to have it. It gave more up to date help than the other 3 books I had. I highly recommend it.

Comprehensive, easy to read, very informative, excellent

This book is an excellent reference for anyone who wants to learn more about their eyes and the diseases of the eye. It is extremely well written and exceptionally organized that to the editors at the Johns Hopkins Press. There is a symptom index along with the basic index for easy reference. The chapters on eye glassses, contact lenses, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are very comprehensive. The book also answers questions concerning many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding eyes and eye care. This book will provide you with everything you want to know and more about your eyes in a very easy to read and enjoyable fashion. A portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to eye research.