The Aging Eye

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE READING MENUS?<BR> DO YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH<BR> BETWEEN BLACK AND DARK BLUE?<BR> DO YOU WORRY EXCESSIVELY ABOUT GLARE<BR> WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT? <BR><BR> One out of every five of us is affected by impaired vision by the time we turn sixty-five. To help you preserve your vision now -- and beyond -- <I>The Aging Eye</I> discusses three common eye disorders that pose the greatest threat to your vision: cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This valuable guide will help you determine whether you are at risk of developing these disorders, describes their symptoms, and discusses diagnosis and the latest treatments. <BR><BR> You will learn: <ul> <li>What to expect after cataract surgery <li>How glaucoma often progresses in the early stages without symptoms <li>Whether you may be suffering from dry or wet AMD <li>If laser surgery is right for you <li>How to deal with presbyopia, dry eye syndrome, floaters and flashes, and retinal detachment </ul> <BR> Finally, practical suggestions will inform you what you can do now to preserve your vision, from fine-tuning your diet and stopping smoking to wearing sunglasses and protecting your eyes from the ravages of diabetes. <BR> A valuable user-friendly guide for everyone over fifty, <I>The Aging Eye</I> will give you the knowledge you need to safeguard your sight.