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The Glaucoma Guidebook

Name: The Glaucoma Guidebook
Brand: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
SKU: 9781421445823
Price: 46.99 AUD
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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESSISBN: 9781421445823

Expert Advice on Maintaining Healthy Vision

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By Constance Okeke
Imprint: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
Release Date: March 1, 2023
Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 144

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An easy-to-read yet thorough guide to understanding and managing glaucoma and taking care of your vision. 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.

Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE, is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and the lead glaucoma specialist at CVP Physicians / Virginia Eye Consultants in Norfolk, VA. She is the author of The Building Blocks of Trabectome Surgery: Patient Selection.

Foreword Preface Contributing Editors Introduction Chapter 1. Understanding Glaucoma What Does Glaucoma Look Like? Part 1 What Is Glaucoma? What Does Glaucoma Look Like? Part 2 What Are the Types of Glaucoma? How is Glaucoma Diagnosed? How is Glaucoma Treated? Who is at Risk for Glaucoma? Recommendations for Eye Exams What Is the Impact of Glaucoma? Chapter 2. 12 Expert Tips to Prevent Blindness Tip 1. Don't Ignore the Signs Tip 2. Do the "Cover Your Eyes So You Can See" Test Tip 3. Accept the Disease, Don't Accept Defeat Tip 4. Conquer Your Fears: Don't Despair, Have Hope. Tip 5. Take Glaucoma Seriously Tip 6. Partnering with Your Doctor Tip 7. Know What Is Expected Tip 8. Keep Your Medical Records Tip 9. Talk to Your Family Tip 10. Be Honest with Yourself Tip 11. Know the Risks Associated with Glaucoma and Cataracts Tip 12. Manage Your Glaucoma & Dry Eyes Chapter 3. Keeping it Real. Real Patients. Real Advice. Conclusion Acknowledgments Resources Guide to Putting in Eye Drops Correctly Caregiver's Guide Additional Resources for Caregivers Guide to Finding a Glaucoma Specialist Additional Resources for Glaucoma Patients References Philanthropy IndexConstance Okeke, MD, MSCE

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