Fact and Fiction of Healthy Vision: Eye Care for Adults and Children

by Clyde K. Kitchen

Overview

Written by a practicing ophthalmologist, this book explains the eye and how it develops and functions—or can malfunction, especially as we age—and what our options are to maximize or retain eye health. Dr. Kitchen also explains the many treatments and surgical options available, as well as myths and false beliefs or promises that are common in relation to eye health and treatments today.

Dr. Kitchen describes time-tested, proven techniques, as well as new treatments and surgeries changing the nature of eye care, including refractive surgery options. He also explains common problems from red eye to macular degeneration, and spotlights beliefs and treatment claims that are uninformed or downright deceptive. His goal is to help Boomers and parents make well-informed decisions about eye care for themselves and their family members, and also to help aging consumers retain their visual health. Appendices include a glossary of eye and eye care terms.

The topics addressed include eye anatomy, examinations, medications, treatments, and surgery. Conditions described range from dry eye to ocular migraines, lazy eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and eye cancer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275993450
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/30/2007
Series:	The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Clyde K. Kitchen, M.D., is a member of the Senior Active Staff of St. Jude Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, in Fullerton, California. He is an Ophthalmologist in practice for more than 44 years.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword by Julie Silver
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I The Basics
1. Anatomy: Eye Structure and Function
2. Eye Development and Congenital Eye Problems
Congenital Eye Problems
3. Vision Testing and Problem Treatment
Use of Dilating Eye Drops
Examination of the Eyes
4. Eye Glasses (Spectacles) and Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses
5. Visual Acuity
Part II Common Eye Problems
6. Everyday Maladies
The Red Eye
Foreign Body Sensation ("Something in the Eye")
Herpetic Ocular Disease
Lacrimal Disorders
Spots in Vision
Lumps and Bumps of the Eyes
Eyelid Disorders
Itchy Eyes
7. Strabismus (Cross-Eyed and Wall-Eyed)
Part III Age-Related Eye Problems (Getting Old Ain't for Sissies)
8. Presbyopia
Choices of Bifocals, Trifocals, Etc.
Contact Lenses as an Alternative in Presbyopia
9. Cataracts
10. Glaucoma
11. Macular Degeneration
Part IV Special Considerations
12. Visual Aids
13. Diabetes
14. Neurologic Conditions Affecting Vision
Causes of Sudden Vision Loss
Other Neurological Problems
15. History and Current Developments in Refractive Surgery
Refractive Surgery History
Types of Refractive Surgery
Presbyopia Surgery
16. Some Unusual Eye Problems and Eye Injuries
Eye Problems
Eye Injuries
17. Things to Know about Eye Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Corneal Transplant
Enucleation
Part V Consumer Information
18. Definitions of Caregivers
Caregivers
19. More Things You Need to Know
Common Eye Drop Medications
Who Pays and How
20. Eye Care—The Way It Was and the Way It Will Be
Origin of the Ophthalmologist
The Origin of an Optometrist
Interaction of Ophthalmology and Optometry
The Way Things Can Be (As I See It)
Glossary
Index

What People are Saying About This

Robert J. Miller

"Written in a casual, conversational style, this book presents a ton of information in a succinct and lucid manner. Dr. Kitchen has come up with wonderful descriptions and explanations of most conditions (anatomy, physiology, diseases, and treatment) pertaining to the human eye."

Bruce E. Spivey

"Dr. Kitchen, an experienced and wise clinician, has provided the public with a most readable and valuable book about the eye. He includes tips about real, imagined and treatable problems. This book will help make sense of the arcane terminology associated with the eye and its disorders."

Editorial Reviews

[K]itchen, a practicing ophthalmologist for over 45 years, presents valuable information about adult and child eye care….General readers.” —Choice

“Kitchen, an ophthalmologist with more than 36 years of experience, writes authoritatively on the eye from the patients viewpoint. The purpose of his comprehensive ophthalmologic survey, he writes, is to help people know the basics about their own eyes, to point out some of their choices in eye care, and to help them make informed decisions. He explains the basic facts e.g., anatomy, development, congenital eye problems, eyeglasses and contact lenses, maladies and diseases, the aging eyeas well as what to expect when facing corrective intervention such as surgery….The lay reader is most likely to refer to this up-to-date and fact-laden treatise as an ophthalmologic reference; professionals will surely find it a compact, current resource on the profession. Recommended as a complete, quick one-volume reference for libraries where eye care is in scope.” —Library Jourbanal (web review)

“Aimed at general readers, this text explains the basics of eye care for seniors, adults, and children. Using plain language, ophthalmologist Kitchen provides information on eye anatomy, vision testing, and corrective lenses and discusses common problems such as itchy eyes, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Developments in refractive surgery are also reviewed.” —SciTech Book News

“Dr. Kitchen, a doctor who definitely knows what he is talking about, not only supplied interesting. factual, and helpful information but did it in a way that was easy to comprehend for those of us not knowledgeable in this area. He starts out with the basic information of the eye, flows into common eye problems, such as red eye and itchy eyes, moves into age related eye problems and brings us to a chapter where he talks of visual aids, diabetes and the likes with connection to the eye. .He ends his work with consumer information that is packed full of helpful tidbits for you, and he even includes a glossary of terms and words that will better help you understand your eye and the eye-care profession….[t]his is one great book and would be an asset in any home, calming fears and giving needed information and advise concerning eye-care, as to what not to do and what to do, warnings and recommendations, and whom to go to for the help you need. Very highly recommended. Excellent work.” —MBR Bookwatch

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