The Physician's Guide to Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Other Eye Problems

I picked up this book as part of my current search for information about glaucoma. While this book reinforces much of the information about glaucoma I've picked up from other sources, I found some aspects particularly useful. Conditions that impact on sight can be very stressful for those of us who have taken good vision for granted. For those of us who are excessively print-oriented (as many readers are) the prospect of vision damage or loss can be terrifying. In this book, the diagrams presenting the anatomy and physiology of the eye are well labelled and easy to follow. Making sense of diagrams can be difficult for those of dealing with any degree of visual impairment, and keeping diagrams free of clutter while conveying all of the necessary information is challenging. The step by step process of diagnosis and treatment is also helpful as it explains what tests might be involved and why. All of this is information that some patients may find useful, and others who are seeking more general information about various eye conditions may find informative. I found the book informative without being overwhelming. The book contains a good glossary and index. Some of the information on treatments may not be current (the book was published in 1992) but the underlying explanations and diagrams are. As with other books on medical conditions requiring specialist treatment, this book augments professional advice. If you've been diagnosed with glaucoma or with cataracts (or are close to someone who has) you may wish to consider this book. Jennifer Cameron-Smith