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Protect Your Sight: How to Save Your Vision in the Epidemic of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
enlarge	Authors: James C. Folk, Mark E. Wilkinson Publisher: F.E.P. International Category: Book Buy New: $17.95 as of 11/21/2009 05:43 PST details New (13) Used (8) from $15.97 Seller: Amazon.com Media: Paperback Pages: 164 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6 Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 ISBN: 0976968908 Dewey Decimal Number: 617 EAN: 9780976968900 ASIN: 0976968908 Publication Date: May 15, 2006 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours


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Editorial Reviews: Product Description James Folk, MD and Mark Wilkinson, OD are professors at the University of Iowa. They are experts in the field of macular degeneration, and they are not being paid by anyone to recommend anything. They treat patients with age-related macular degeneration almost every day, perform research that explores the causes of AMD, attend scientific meetings, participate in treatment trials, and promise to tell you the straight scoop. They will tell you what scientists and doctors all over the world know about this disease, and, just as importantly, what they dont know. The first three chapters describe AMD along with the latest science which yields clues to what causes it. You need to understand the disease in order to fight it. The last six chapters tell how you can fight back to save your vision. They will talk about changing your lifestyle, eating the right foods, and taking multivitamins with zinc along with other medications which may reduce the risk of vision loss. They will discuss the latest treatments for the wet form of AMD, including new ones that have not yet been approved but show promise. They will also talk about how to maximize your remaining vision and live as full a life as possible. You can fight back to save your sight. Drs. Folk and Wilkinson will tell you how.

Customer Reviews: for my mother July 10, 2006 Thomas A. Oetting 4 out of 4 found this review helpful Great book! I am a general ophthalmologist and read this book and found it very helpful in my understanding of the various treatments and vitamin therapies for macular degeneration. I then gave a copy to my mother who has severe macular degeneration. She loved the book and found it very useful reading it before her last retina evaluation. I applaud Dr Folk and Wilkinson for their work on this great and hopeful guide for patients with this frustrating disease. Important information, easy to read June 6, 2006 Marie (Olympia, WA) 5 out of 5 found this review helpful The authors of this book are very knowledgeable on the subject but they have managed to write a book that is not over my head. It has some important information for all ages on how to prolong the life of your eyes. I would recommend this book, not only for those who are already at risk for age related vision loss, but for parents who want to teach thier children good habits now so they will be able to see as clearly, and for as long, as possible. Great book for people who fear going blind from AMD May 23, 2006 P. Duffel (Iowa City, IA USA) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful This book is written for the person who is afraid he or she might have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), for people who already have AMD, and for family and friends of AMD patients. The authors are an ophthalmologist and an optometrist, giving the book points of reference from two similar but distinct disciplines. Dr. Folk covers the mechanisms of AMD and medical treatment while Dr. Wilkinson covers topics about making the best of the vision you have. The illustrations are clear and help with the understanding of this complex topic. The tone is conversational, making it easily read but never condescending. The type is large enough with lines far enough apart to be easily read by people whose vision is not optimal but is not as large as a large-print text. I recommend this to any person who might be faced with AMD and has been told they can't do anything about it. Physicians, particularly those who see older patients, may also want to consider using this book as a waiting room book. Excellent book for patients and health care providers! May 23, 2006 Andrew (Los Angeles, CA) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful This book is well-written and provides current information on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of macular degeneration.

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