Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight 
asked by geo on November 10, 2006 3:26 PM
The acclaimed book on macular degeneration—now completely revised and updated with cutting edge research and the latest developments in the field.
More than fifteen million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the disease will strike 200,000 more people this year. It is the most prevalent cause of vision loss in the western world. Dr. Lylas Mogk, the founding director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System, has a unique professional and personal understanding of AMD. A doctor and loving daughter of a parent with this frightening though manageable condition, Mogk here explains exactly what it is and how to limit its effect on your life. Reassuring and comprehensive—complete with illuminating first person stories of people with AMD—Macular Degeneration will help you or someone you love with information on
• Reducing your risk factors
• Revolutionary new technology, including laser surgery and alternative treatments
• New research discoveries in nutrition—and eye-healthy recipes
• The latest low-vision computer software programs
• Coping with depression and frustration
• Active online communities of people with macular degeneration
Plus a Low Vision Living Rehab program to help you read better, see better, and live independently!
More than fifteen million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the disease will strike 200,000 more people this year. It is the most prevalent cause of vision loss in the western world. Dr. Lylas Mogk, the founding director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System, has a unique professional and personal understanding of AMD. A doctor and loving daughter of a parent with this frightening though manageable condition, Mogk here explains exactly what it is and how to limit its effect on your life. Reassuring and comprehensive—complete with illuminating first person stories of people with AMD—Macular Degeneration will help you or someone you love with information on
• Reducing your risk factors
• Revolutionary new technology, including laser surgery and alternative treatments
• New research discoveries in nutrition—and eye-healthy recipes
• The latest low-vision computer software programs
• Coping with depression and frustration
• Active online communities of people with macular degeneration
Plus a Low Vision Living Rehab program to help you read better, see better, and live independently!
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Anyone diagnosed with AMD needs to read this book--it is full of great information to help ease your mind. Also, the author includes updates on the latest medical studies.
reviewed by astrofizzy on November 16, 2006 7:05 AM
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Very good reading on background of the disease, thoughts on how to treat/prevent for family members (there is some genetic component) as well as sufferers of the condition themselves.
reviewed by mags on November 26, 2006 9:42 AM
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The Mogks' book is a must-read for all Macular Degeneration patients, their families, and their doctors. It is written in an intelligent but completely approachable style. It is very clear and user-friendly, chock full of advice, resources and information. I have recommended this book to all the MD People I've encountered, and I'm certain they have all been *enlightened* with the Mogks' fine work. Thank you so much, Lylas and Marja.
reviewed by literary on November 26, 2006 4:10 PM