Mayo Clinic guide to better vision / / Sophie J. Bakri, M.D., medical editor ; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

• Pubblicazione: Rochester, MN : , : Mayo Clinic, , [2014]; ©2014
• Edizione: Second edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (196 pages) : illustrations (some color)
• Soggetto topico: Vision disorders
• Persona (resp. second.): BakriSophie J.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of contents -- Chapter 1: A look inside -- Parts of the eye -- Age-related changes -- Age-related eye disorders -- At a glance: The eye exam -- At a glance External exam -- At a glance Visual field test -- At a glance Visual acuity test -- At a glance Refraction assessment -- At a glance Slit-lamp examination -- At a glance Retinal examination -- At a glance Glaucoma test -- Chapter 2: Macular degeneration -- Signs and symptoms -- Causes -- Risk factors -- Screening and diagnosis -- Dry vs. wet -- Treatment -- Prevention -- At a glance: Imaging the eye -- At a glance Color fundus photography -- At a glance Fluorescein angiography -- At a glance Ultrasonography -- At a glance Optical coherence tomography -- At a glance Diagnosing an eye disease -- Chapter 3: Diabetic retinopathy -- Diabetes and your eyes -- Types of retinopathy -- Signs and symptoms -- Risk factors -- Screening and diagnosis -- Treatment -- Self-care -- Chapter 4: Retinal detachment and other retinal disorders -- Floaters and flashes -- Macular pucker -- Retinal tear and macular hole -- Retinal detachment -- Retinal blood vessel blockage -- Disorders of the optic nerve -- Chapter 5: Glaucoma -- Cell damage -- Types -- Signs and symptoms -- Risk factors -- Screening and diagnosis -- Treatment -- Prevention -- Chapter 6: Cataracts -- Types of cataracts -- Signs and symptoms -- Causes -- Risk factors -- Screening and diagnosis -- Treatment -- Prevention -- At a glance: Common eye conditions -- At a glance Conjunctivitis -- At a glance Scleritis and episcleritis -- At a glance Uveitis -- At a glance Eye scratch -- At a glance Subconjunctival bleeding -- At a glance Sty -- At a glance Chalazion -- At a glance Twitchy eyelids -- At a glance Blepharitis -- At a glance Itchy eyelids -- At a glance Entropion and ectropion. ; At a glance Dermatochalasis -- At a glance Ptosis -- At a glance Dry eyes -- At a glance Overflowing tears -- At a glance Infected tear duct -- Chapter 7: Protecting your vision -- Get regular eye exams -- Use protective eyewear -- Wear your sunglasses -- Avoid eyestrain -- Use eyedrops effectively -- Quit smoking -- Eat for eye health -- Take the long view -- Chapter 8: Correcting vision -- Common vision problems -- Corrective lenses -- Refractive surgery -- Chapter 9: Living with low vision -- Vision rehabilitation -- Orientation and mobility training -- Technology and devices -- Taking action.
• Titolo autorizzato: Mayo Clinic guide to better vision
• ISBN: 0-7953-4074-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158846903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II