Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision, Third Edition
Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision, Third Edition
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Preventing and treating diseases to save your eyesight
Sophie J. Bakri, M.D.
- Vision disability is one of the top 10 disabilities among adults 18 years and older and is one of the most prevalent disabling conditions among children.
- More than 170 million Americans wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct their vision, and they spend billions of dollars on eyewear annually.
- An estimated 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk of serious vision loss.
The facts
90%
of blindness caused by diabetes is preventable.
Description
As people age, they have a higher risk of developing serious vision problems and eye conditions; even younger adults can develop painful eye conditions such as dry eyes, pink eye and eyestrain. More than 170 million Americans wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems, and that number is likely to increase. Fortunately, many of these conditions are preventable, treatable and even reversible.
In Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision, Sophie J. Bakri, M.D., walks readers through the diagnoses and treatment of common eye issues, as well as preventive measures for protecting the eyes. She also shares the best techniques for correcting common vision problems and provides tools for those currently living with low vision.
Presented through clear, conversational explanations paired with detailed illustrations, this book is a practical resource for making the most of your vision.
Softcover • 7.375 x 9.125 Inches • 232 Pages • Mayo Clinic Press • 2021 • ISBN 9781893005730