| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 250 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Yale University Press health & wellness |
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Yale University Press health & wellness.
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| Contents |
1 What is dry eye syndrome and who gets it? -- 2 An overview of the eye -- 3 The dry eye -- 4 The causes -- 5 Aging and gender -- 6 Allergies, toxicities, and other sensitivities -- 7 Contact lenses -- 8 LASIK and other refractive surgeries -- 9 The diagnosis -- 10 Treatment -- 11 Remedies for home and work -- 12 Twenty frequently asked questions -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index |
| Summary |
This clear, accessible book combines detailed medical information with expert treatment advice for those who suffer from dry eye syndrome. Dr. Steven Maskin, an ophthalmologist who has been caring for dry eye patients for more than fifteen years, explains exactly what the syndrome is, why it occurs, and how it can best be managed and treated. He dispels the misunderstandings that surround dry eye syndrome and presents an easy-to-understand guide that may be read cover-to-cover or dipped into for specific topics of interest. Dr. Maskin begins with an overview of dry eye syndrome, then explains the myriad ways it can develop (allergies, aging, contact-lens use, LASIK surgery, diabetes, and various other diseases). He discusses how it can be successfully diagnosed and treated, offers guidelines for choosing a doctor and appropriate medications, and describes useful home remedies. In a concise final chapter, the doctor provides welcome answers to frequently asked questions. For patients who want to understand their disease and to participate actively in its management, this book is an essential reference |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-239) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Dry eye syndromes -- Popular works
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Dry eye syndromes.
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Dry Eye Syndromes
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MEDICAL -- Ophthalmology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Vision.
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MEDICAL -- General.
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Dry eye syndromes
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Thomas, Pamela, 1946-2022, author
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Tseng, Scheffer C. G., writer of foreword
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| ISBN |
9780300135251 |
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0300135254 |
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1281735027 |
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9781281735027 |
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