Macular Degeneration: From Diagnosis to Treatment

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With a focus on giving those diagnosed with macular degeneration the necessary information to make sound treatment choices, this reference aims to answer patients questions and ease their anxiety. The book provides information on the symptoms, causes, and emotional impact of macular degeneration; how the disease is diagnosed; choosing the right physician; and how to adapt the home and workplace to be eye friendly. In addition, it outlines the newest treatment options, drugs and surgical techniques, ways to slow the progression of the disease, and the importance of nutrition and general fitness on eye health. Written by two doctors with decades of experience treating thousands of patients, it supplies essential facts while affirming that people living with the disease can still enjoy a normal, happy life.

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"With macular degeneration accounting for the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50, this book will be a valuable addition to any library's consumer health collection and will provide an excellent reference for patients, families, and anyone wanting to learn more about the disease." Consumer Connection, a publication of the American Medical Library Association

Author Bio

Homayoun Tabandeh, MD is an internationally recognized retinal specialist. He has written over 150 papers, book chapters, and abstracts and has been the recipient of awards in research, education, and patient care. They both live in Los Angeles.