Reuben Hoar Library (Littleton)

The eye care revolution, prevent and reverse common vision problems, Robert Abel, Jr

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. [441]-468) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The eye care revolution

bibliography

54024912

Robert Abel, Jr

prevent and reverse common vision problems

"Covering everything from high-tech laser treatments to centuries-old Asian remedies, Dr. Abel's authoritative, reliable information will help you and your doctor become full partners in saving your eyes and your overall good health."-back cover

A global view of health through your eyes -- A doctor steps outside the box -- The eye as mirror -- Uncovering hidden imbalances : becoming a medical detective -- Light and the eye -- General eye health -- The cataract epidemic -- Thief of sight : glaucoma -- Starvation of the retina : macular degeneration -- Diabetes : is blindness inevitable? -- Second chances : cornea transplants -- The not-so-odd couple : dry eyes and arthritis -- Kids : pediatric eye problems and concerns during pregnancy -- Other eye diseases -- Food for sight : don't stop thinking about tomorrow -- Supplement your vision -- Exercise for eye health -- The healing touch -- Improving your eyes' environment -- No magic bullet : drug interactions and toxicity to the eyes -- Does your doctor care? Your health includes you! -- Let's get started! -- A view of the future through your eyes -- What's new and what's true -- Light and eye -- The cataract epidemic -- Thief of sight : glaucoma -- Starvation of the retina : macular degeneration -- Diabetes : is blindness inevitable? -- Eye aerobics -- Vitamins : historical comparison of RDIs, RDAs, and DRIs, 1968 to present -- Minerals : historical comparison of RDIs, RDAs, and DRIs, 1968 to present

Prevent and reverse common vision problems