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The acclaimed book on macular degeneration—now completely revised and updated with cutting edge research and the latest developments in the field.

More than fifteen million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the disease will strike 200,000 more people this year. It is the most prevalent cause of vision loss in the western world. Dr. Lylas Mogk, the founding director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System, has a unique professional and personal understanding of AMD. A doctor and loving daughter of a parent with this frightening though manageable condition, Mogk here explains exactly what it is and how to limit its effect on your life. Reassuring and comprehensive—complete with illuminating first person stories of people with AMD—Macular Degeneration will help you or someone you love with information on

• Reducing your risk factors
• Revolutionary new technology, including laser surgery and alternative treatments
• New research discoveries in nutrition—and eye-healthy recipes
• The latest low-vision computer software programs
• Coping with depression and frustration
• Active online communities of people with macular degeneration

Plus a Low Vision Living Rehab program to help you read better, see better, and live independently!

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Customer Reviews (25)

Macular Degeneration--What now??
This is a comprehensive review of what Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)is all about and how to deal with it and maintain a quality life. The disease is fully discussed with treatments although since 2003 there have been advances not covered in this printing. It is still an excellent resource for understanding the emotional aspects of the diagnosis and dealing with life style adaptations to fully enjoy life. Dr. Mogk's life serves as an example. Prevention is stressed for family members not yet affected with a strong focus on diet and nutrition. Practical suggestions and resources for low vision patients are covered.

The print is good sized and easy to read.

I've recommended the book to others with the diagnosis as a worthwhile read.

Great Resource for Patient and Family Members
This is one of the most comprehensive books on macular degeneration. It is written by an eye specialist who treats macular degeneration. Dr. Mogk writes from the unique perspective as also the caregiver to her elderly father who has advanced macular degeneration.

With this family history, she is at a greater risk for developing AMD so she has included lots of practical information on prevention and diet and nutrition.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has macular degeneration or who has a family member with AMD.

Leslie Degner, RN, BSN
[...]

Excellent book for both newly diagnosed and long term
This book is clearly written, covers a lot of material and is a really nice resource for people with macular degeneration. Much of the emphasis is on patients with vision loss and the font size is large to aid in reading. However, it also offers calm advice and information to the newly diagnosed. In fact, it offered me much more useful information than did the retinal specialist. The authors avoid getting too technical and this is both a plus and a minus. That is, most readers will have little trouble understanding almost everything in the book. On the other hand, if you want more detail, more up to date medical information, and more a more critical approach, you will need to use this book as your starting point. The only other negatives that I can remember are a very non-critical description of 'alternative' medicine and a somewhat confusing description of visual rehabilitation methods.
On the whole, if you have been newly diagnosed with macular degeneration or have been facing it for a long time, this is must reading. However, this should be your first book on the subject and all are advised to expand beyond this as a reference.

wonderful book
I used this book as one of my sources for a research paper on macular degeneration(AMD). It was my most useful and most cited source. I see it as a must read for anyone facing AMD, whether they have AMD or someone they care about has it. The writing is clear and informative. It explains the disease very well, as well as giving great information on what you can do now that you are diagnosed.

Excellent
This book is an excellent reference for someone who has just learned that they have Macular Degeneration.It has a wealth of information and actual stories from people who are going through the same thing.It sure helps to reassure the patient. ... Read more

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For people who start losing their vision to macular degeneration, the prospect of impending blindness is frightening and terribly depressing. They often get contradictory advice about surgery, medical treatments, natural supplements, and lifestyle changes that might arrest or reverse the condition, and these conflicting recommendations only compound their anxiety.

Finally, in Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families, patients and their loved ones can turn to one easy-to-understand and authoritative source for up-to-date information about macular degeneration. Written by renowned ophthalmologist Michael Samuel, M.D., a retinal specialist, this book casts the spotlight on macular degeneration and dispels the myths surrounding this disease.

Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families offers a wealth of insights into what macular degeneration is, what causes it, and the array of contemporary treatment options. Here you_ll learn:

-Lifestyle and environmental factors that can affect your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
-Dietary strategies to prevent or slow the progression of macular degeneration
-Nutritional supplements that work
-The difference between dry AMD and wet AMD
-When surgery is the best option
-How to choose an eye care professional (or know that you_ve chosen the right one)
-How to deal with the stress of vision loss to macular degeneration

Written for patients-and those who love and care for them_Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families presents a clear picture of this illness and how best to address it. It_s the definitive source for information about macular degeneration; the tools, techniques, and strategies contemporary medicine offers people grappling with this frightening illness; and the prospects for stopping, and even reversing, the progression of this disease.

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Great Resource for Everyone interested in Macular Degeneration
As a registered nurse I found it very refreshing to hear from a medical doctor about the importance of diet and nutrition and how it impacts our general health and the health of our eyes.

Dr. Samuel explains the role of inflammation in the development of macular degeneration and what we can do to reduce chronic inflammation through eating the right fats and carbohydrates.

I recommend this book to anyone who has macular degeneration, has a family member with AMD or anyone who wants to learn more about the prevention of AMD.

Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients & Their Families
I found this book to be very informativeand very easy to read.It explained not only what the condition is but also what you can do tohelp slow down the progession of macular degeneration.It gave sample diets to follow and recommended certain vitamins.OF course, you always consult your doctor first before following the recommendations in the book.All in all, it was a very good book.

The BEST resource for AMD Info!!!
This book was a very easy read. A "must have" source of information if you've just been told you or a family member has AMD.There is also information about nutrition which is not only helpful for eye health but TOTAL body health as well.In the back of the book Dr. Samuel speaks about what you can do to start protecting your vision today... get on an eye vitamin.He mentions a couple different choices for comparison. I started taking the EyeScience - Macular Health Formula from EyeScience.com because they have more ingredients and a free trial.

Good Luck. ... Read more

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease of the retina wherein the light-sensing cells in the central area of vision (the macula) stop working and eventually die. AMD is the leading cause of legal blindness in people over 50. From the moment of his own diagnosis, educator and musician Dan Roberts has made it his mission to provide the most up-to-date information about AMD, its effects and challenges, through his website at mdsupport.org. Receiving over 60,000 unique visitors monthly, MD Support is the go-to for all things AMD. Now, as a "patient-expert," Roberts applies his wealth of knowledge to the First Year series, providing crucial information for the newly diagnosed, including cutting edge therapies, and tips on how to navigate everyday tasks with diminishing eyesight. The First Year-Age Related Macular Degeneration is an essential resource for everyone who wants to be an informed, active participant in the management of their condition. ... Read more

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The eyes have it
I searched for data on macular degeneration after being diagnosed.I bought this book along with several others.Material found in it has helped me cope with the idea that there is no cure for it.There are treatments however and things to do to help yourself.I found this book most helpful.

A Positive and Worthwhle Book for Those with Low Vision
An excellent book that provides individuals facing the challenges of low vision with useful strategies and techniques for everyday living and coping.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Very helpful. It has given me much information as what to expect with my sight. The information is and will be helpful as the condition goes on.
Easy to read and anyone going through this and their family plus friends would be smart reading this book.

great help to learn about macular degeneration
Good book to learn about and how to deal with this eye problem .It is a little out of date on the treatments, they now use avastin injections to treat this.I have had 4 and they have helped to stop progression of it.

Wonderful book for someone just diagnosed!
This book is a wonderful addition to someone's library when they have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. ... Read more

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Each year, more than 400,000 Americans are diagnosed with macular degeneration, anage-related, progressive eye disease that immediately raises a fear of total blindness. The good news is: YOU ARE NOT GOING BLIND. However, you are dealing with a disease that causes serious visual impairment?an inconvenience the author, Dr. Yale Solomon, is personally familiar with because he has macular degeneration. Now this respected ophthalmologist offers a compassionate and understanding look at both the medical and human side of macular degeneration and ways to meet the challenge of its impact on everyday life. This newly updated edition includes a comprehensive appendix of associations, organizations and foundations, large-print publishers, audio and video resources, and a helpful list of suppliers of products and services. ... Read more

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Very comforting news for sufferers of macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is a disease that doesn't just affect people in their 50s and 60s - it can strike at any time, has a hereditary component, and there's no way to predict the rate of progression. More depressingly, it robs sufferers of their central vision and there's no cure available, either through drugs or surgery.

Being diagnosed with MD feels like being told you've got terminal cancer, and Dr Solomon immediately identifies the coldness of the medical community in handling patients with this disease. He also dispels some of the myths around MD - it's relieving to hear that you will *not* go blind - and talks about how patients can restructure their lives to manage this disease. While it's undoubtedly a life-changing event, he provides great insight into what specifically will change and how sufferers can address these problems (such as having to quit driving).

However, as an early MD sufferer, the biggest challenge for me is how to halt its progression, and the book provides extremely useful advice on how to change habits and lifestyle to give yourself the best chance of preserving your eyesight for longer. Specifically:

* Quit toxin-inducing habits (drinking, smoking, coffee, etc.)
* Introduce kale, spinach, carrot and broccoli into as many meals as you can
* Start a regimented vitamin routine
* Begin a daily exercise program

Out of the sheer terror of this disease, I've immediately and permanently adopted all four of these points - and while the dead retinal cells will never regrow, it's worth taking the chance that these steps may help slow or stop any further deterioration. I'm doing my best to buy time, since I've been investigating the stem cell operation in some detail, and have the feeling that it's still 5 years away from a reliable and safe solution.

Overall, I feel this book is the authority on macular degeneration, especially given the scant information provided by opticians and doctors. Its message is simple: this is a manageable condition that has attracted feverish levels of medical research, with the potential for a cure in the future, and its progression can be decelerated. But most importantly: you won't go blind.

The information your doctor didn't tell you!
This 2nd edition of Dr. Solomon's book is a very worthwhile read. The anatomy of the eye and the physiology is discussed for those who need to understand what is going on in Age Related Macular Degeneration. In addition, Dr. Solomon discusses the emotional aspect from a patient's viewpoint and as an ophthalmologist who diagnosed others for many years. The personal stories included offer emotional support and encouragement.

This book gives a relatively current update on treatment(the field is changing so rapidly that no book will be totally current), preventive and dietary recommendations and how to deal with the forthcoming loss of vision that comes with the diagnosis.

As a patient in the early stages of wet ARMD, I have asked my family to read this book to help them understand what my journey will be about. I have also recommended this book to friends with ARMD and to my phsician for a patient recommended reading list. The publisher would be wise to use a slightly bolder print in upcoming printings.

it helped me
The review is short.I learned I have macular degeneration.I wanted to know everything I could about it above my conversations with my retina specialist.This book helped me.

Grace, release, and comfort.
My husband has AMD, and we've been fighting it (with some, but limited success) for the last few years.
Most of our effort was based on what I could learn on-line, such as at [...] and AMD Society.
But we both were fighting bravely..suspecting he would be blind within a few years,
and unwilling to burden/talk about it with each other.

The first great information given by Dr. and Jonathan Solomon:my love will not go totally blind.

Second: he will be disabled. Disabled: he can no longer drive.

Third: there are tools and sources to help him enjoy retirement.
To help US to enjoy retirement.

My hubby/love is designing better 'readers' than Lighthouse offers: cameras, screens and all...at lower cost...now that we understand the problem better.
Dr. Solomon also addresses the problem of indifferent or ignorant medical folk (technicians and opthy folk).He lived thru what we lived thru...and told us we weren't nuts to think we were being brushed off.Or ignored/denied.

If you have a family member diagnosed with AMD ...........
BUY THIS BOOK
In LARGE print.Chuckle.
And talk to each other.
Talk.
Check other sources too.........but measure them off this book.

The Mulhollands

Best book on the Market regarding Macular Degeneration.
Here's a book with real substance written by a doctor who has M.D.There are too many books on the marketthat appear to be written by doctors who are looking over someones shoulderin an attempt to write authoritively onthe subject. I was very impressed by the dept of knowledge of this doctor who writes with true in depth investigative knowledge, he truly understands because he has the problem.A lot of good advice regarding diet which is of major importance, and life style, (Smoking), etc.Careful reading will show at least how to stop the progression and he also tells what kind of research is being done to find , if not a cure, at leastpossible major help.I'll buy anything this guy writes ! ... Read more

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Written by one of the nation's leading experts on the subject, this new guide offers the most up-to-date information, advice and support to the growing number of people with age-related macular degeneration. Based on the latest on-going research, it includes:

• A clear explanation of the symptoms and causes of AMD
• Advice on seeking medical help and "low vision" centers
• Latest research on medical treatments
• Information on how to slow the progress of AMD
• Amazing new devices that aid reading, driving, and other pastimes
• Tips on how to make everyday activities easier
• A list of organizations and resources that can provide services, discounts, and low-vision products ... Read more

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Living Well With Macular Degeneration by Rosenthal et al.
The authors explain how to manage macular degeneration.
This can be done nutritionally by increasing beta carotene and
zinc which tends to deplete with advanced age. The authors
explain the benefits of increasing the intake of fruits and
dark green vegetables. We are asked to reduce or eliminate
smoking , as well as excess dietary fats. The authors
mention a number of recent scientific modalities to stabilize
vision. The PDT or photodynamic therapy is presented as a
hopeful protocol which utilizes light frequencies in order
to deal with stabilizing vision. The book is an excellent
reference for health buffs desiring to improve or stabilize
eyesight in the middle years or in anticipation of problems
which may develop in older age patients. ... Read more

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The government tells us that we should eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits daily. Unfortunately, the average person is lucky to have two servings in a typical day, children even less. In their new booklet, Dr. Mindell and Mr. O'Donnell tell us how greens can protect us against heart disease; cance; diabetes; macular degneration; poor night vision; senile dementia; liver disease; fatigue; and blood, sleep, urinary, and colorectal disorders. ... Read more

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Those who suffer from Macular Degeneration or other degenerative eye diseases including Cataracts, Lacoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa and eye diseases associated with diabetes can benefit from this book. Readers learn symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention strategies using all-natural and alternative methods. The book shows how nutrition, dietary supplements, exercises and other methods can bring relief. ... Read more

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INSIGHTFUL!
I haven't completed reading this book; however, it's proving to be invaluable for me.Many of my family suffer from macular degeneration.I wish NOT to be another one.

THANKS!

Macular Degeneration Handbook

The Macular Degeneration Handbook
Buy it!My Mother suffers from Macular Degeneration and I have been to several Doctor's with her.Vitamins and circulation are the keys to preventing build up in the retina.I think the book is easy to read and very has helpful information on the drugs that cause eye damage.I am buying it for my siblings for Christmas.Nothing is more precious than your eyesite.We need to research every avenue to prevent this horrible condition.

Good Book
This is a good book if you are in to natural heaing.I was actually doing research on Macular Degeneration for my Dad and picked this one up.To be honest though, had I been in a bookstore actually glancing through it, I probably would not have purchased it.Nothing bad about it, but just not worth the money.

Macular Degeneration Discussion Inadequate
Remarkably this book has only one chapter on macular degeneration.Other eye diseases are discussed in chapters that follow.Useful descriptions of macular degeneration research or ways to achieve living independence arelacking.Heavy emphasis is placed upon nutrition therapy.I found otherbooks to be of more value in understanding the role of nutrition strategiesin preserving sight and practical ways to follow them in daily living. Thisbook alone will not fulfill most needs.

Down to earth and extremely helpful...
Provides concrete advice for those who have researched "fix-it" methods and found them wanting.Definitely for those who are interested in natural means to retard degeneration of remaining vision. ... Read more

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Macular degenertaion is the leading cause of blindness for those over the age of 65 and affects as many as 15 million North Americans. That number is projected to grow to an epidemic 30 million by 2010. "Getting old and going blind is not your only option! What most eye doctors are telling their patients is that there is no treatment for this disease... and that simply isn't true." These controversial words come from one of the nation's leading authorities on eye disease, Dr. Edward L. Paul, Jr.

This ground breaking book discloses the latest breakthroughs and treatments for macular degeneration. Debunking the myths that surround this blinding disease, Dr. Paul discusses new research evolving in the field of nutrition as well as cutting edge therapies in electro medicine such as MCS™ Therapy. "MCS™ is a new safe, nonsurgical, inexpensive and painless treatment that is helping over 75% of the patients treated," says Dr. Paul.

In this book, you'll learn:

* How to dramatically improve your vision in 4 days.
* Why your eye doctor doesn't know about these new therapies.
* How inexpensive nutritional supplements may save your eyesight.
* How taking one simple action will improve your chances of recovery by 350%.

Conquering macular degeneration is finally achievable and there is now hope where previously there was none. Dr. Paul's book uncovers secrets that will truly become the medicine of the millennium. ... Read more

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conquering macular degeneration: The latest breakthroughs and treatments
Conquering Macular Degeneration: The Latest Breakthroughs and Treatments

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Simple and Clear Insight
Dr. Paul's latest book is perfect. For those who suffer with Macular Degeneration, or those who are concerned about eyesight, this book is a miracle. It will give you insight into not only the potential cures, but also how other methods can save your vision, all non-surgically! It is a must read.

Basics for the professional and layman alike
I have read Dr. Paul's latest book.I must say that he has made a very complicated, poorly understood malady very understandable.His treatment of the basic description of macular degeneration is excellent, and his explanations of the treatments of macular degeneration are very interesting and thought provoking.As a medical professional, I must say that the book has really increased my knowledge in this area.I feel strongly that anyone will benefit from his effort, and I highly recommend this to all.It is a must for anyone suffering from macular degeneration. ... Read more

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Simple is Correct
Author Chet Cunningham is apparently not a doctor or a health professional, but a person who has been diagnosed with macular degeneration. This is a very slim book for the money. It is written in a simple style and once the author covered the basics on what macular degeneration is and how it is treated by the medical profession, he used the rest of the book to warn against certain prescription and over the counter drugs that can cause eye damage and to recommend certain natural supplements and simple exercises for the whole body. In other words, doctors don't really know what causes macular degeneration, but it can't hurt to boost your intake of vitamins and to exercise more, since these methods probably help your general health and, who knows, they may help your eyes as well. A better subtitle for the book would have been, Simple Suggestions That Might Help Save Your Sight.

Very helpful information.
I have deteriorating eyesight from diabetic retinopathy.In researching my condition for things I can do to help my eyes, I found this book.The list of medications that can damage the retina was greatly helpful to me.I found that my blood pressure prescription was on the list, and one of the worst offenders.I had been taking it for years and I think it probably contributed to myeye damage.Finding out that alone was worth buying the book.This book is not only about macular degeneration.He covers other forms of degenerative eye disease also.The section on nutrition is excellent.He also recommends ways to protect the eyes and prevent further damage.This book is clearly written and easy to understand. ... Read more

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Save Your Sight!

Dr. Alexander Eaton's easy-to-use Four-Step Program prevents, halts, and even reverses the devastating effects of macular degeneration. In See Again! you'll learn how to reduce your chance of visual loss from macular degeneration by more than 50 percent! Here's how:

1. Take four vitamin supplements daily.
   
2. Eat a low-fat diet (with the help of 75 delicious recipes from top chefs).
   
3. Improve your overall health with easy exercise and lifestyle changes.
   
4. Learn which sunglasses and visors protect your eyes best.

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Not very well researched !
The title incluudes the words"reversing " and preventingmacular degeneration and headlines "overcoming visionloss", but inside says macular degeneration is not reversable.I beg to differ as there is nomention of the benefits of chelation therapy for the eyes. There is muchto be said for chelation therapy as a treatment ,as the build-up ofdeposits behind the macula is one of the most direct causes of maculardegeneration. Theonly known way to remove the deposits and clear out thecirculatory system at the backof the eye is CHELATION THERAPY. How can onepresent himself as an "expert" withouthaving any mention of thstypeof treatment?To be sure, diet, smoking and lifestyle are importantand these are well covered, but in my opinion, the doctor needs to do somemore homework.

The Book's Title is Misleading
When I saw the title "See Again" and read the two onling customer reviews of this book I became very excited that at last there was a way to help my 85 year old mother with macular degeneration see again. But, this book is not about reversing macular degeneration for those whohave it now, as it is billed.It presents the view that maculardegeneration can be prevented through nutrition, exercise and the use ofprotective eyeware.A great many pages are devoted to discussingvegetables, fruits, food preparation and recipes. Nowhere does the bookdemonstrated that sight will be returned through a specialized diet. Mymother and I are very disappointed that it offers no new information orhope on reversing the disease.

Excellent, well written and easy to follow
I wish I had read this book 20 years ago so I could have prevented the vision loss which is making it hard to read and write.At least I now knowwhat to do.The four step program is easy to follow, and I have given mychildren a copy so that they can get started early on a program to preventmacular degeneration.

This book is a must if you have maculardegeneration, or if you want to prevent it.

Offers hope for people with macular degeneration
This easy-to-read and understand book offers a good synopsis of a devastating eye disease. The four step program is easy to follow and the author explains why its important to follow each step. If you or a familymembers has macular degeneration, you should definitely read this book. ... Read more

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Dr. Robert D'Amato, MD, PhD of Harvard Medical School,and recent winner of the Lew Wasserman award for his pioneering eye research, has teamed up with ARMD sufferer and writer Joan Snyder,to produce Macular Degeneration: The Latest Scientific Discoveries and Treatments for Preserving Your Sight.Endorsed by the Macular Degeneration Foundation, this easy-to-readlarge type edition is the only book written for laymen that covers all of the latest scientific discoveries and promising research for age-related macular degeneration.Learn more about Visudyne (photodynamic therapy), laser therapy, nutrition and drug therapy. Dr. D'Amato covers alternative or complimentaty therapies such as acupuncture, meditation, microcurrent stimulation and more.Promising medical research initiatives are discussed.Macular Degeneration offers hope and practical advice for the 13-15 million Americans suffering from this disease. ... Read more

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Surpraised
I become highly surprised when I bought this book due a brother's disgnostic of ARMD. When I read it for hem I learned a bunch of things and also the disease at the begin. I confess I've never knew one word about this and for sure I started to take all care possible to avoid this for my own eyes.

Makes sense
This book gives a broad overview of this extremely common and debilitating eye disease.The co-authors, a leading ophthalmologist and a patient with macular degeneration, present the information from both the technical point of view and the laymen's point of view.The book covers many aspects of macular degeneration, including its definition, types, diagnosis, treatments, and coping methods.The treatments section includes a comparison of alternative therapies as well as standard medical treatments.There are also chapters on possible causes of macular degeneration and potential ways to lower the risk of developing the disease.The book includes a glossary and a list of resources for further information or help.If you or someone you know is diagnosed with macular degeneration, this book will be invaluable.

Excellent Patient Education
I'm extremely impressed by this book. All patient education should strive to be this clear, readable, respectful, and comprehensive. It is written with understanding of and sympathy for the experience of coping with a potentially life-changing condition -- and by that I don't mean simply that the tone is warm and encouraging (although it is), but that the book is full of practical information that answers the kinds of questions that patients are likely to ask.

If you've recently been diagnosed with ARMD, read this book!
A few years ago my wife had a blood vessel in her retina burst causing permanent partial vision loss in one eye.(She complained of "wavy vision" the day before she was to go to Europe on vacation - she cancelled the trip.) Since then we have had an Amsler grid on our refrigerator door, and she has learned to cope with the `missing spot' in her field of vision....Two weeks ago she noticed - while watching the Bloomberg channel - that she could not read a good bit of what was on the screen. This time the doctor found another leakage into the retina (not involving red blood cells); her vision returned to what it was before in a few days.The doctor `put dye into her' to `check her eyes out.' - BUT this time the doctor told her that she has early dry ARMD. ----- I realized that we didn't understand very much of what we were being told ...so I bought this book and spent the last two days reading it cover to cover...This is really an EXCELLENT summary.I wish we had had it before my wife's latest problem, because I would have been able to ask more intelligent questions. We will on the next checkup!This deceptively small book holds more information than I thought could be packed into a 170-page volume in large type.Dr. Robert D'Amato's explanations are not only complete, but also clear.(I finished reading it before I noticed that the Macular Degeneration Foundation has endorsed it!).I have a bent for details and proofs, for the exact pro's and con's of different `treatments.'I learned that my wife's emotional reaction to her diagnosis (she was initially convinced that she `was going blind') was only partially justified.Dr. D'Amato shows that this outcome is highly improbable; most people show a gradual loss, if any at all, over a period of years.I learned, however, that it is essential to keep an eye on (unintended humor there) dry ARMD so that progression into wet ARMD can be detected, and then treated.He details both current and prospective treatments for wet ARMD. ----"Macular Degeneration" contains a very helpful glossary, and the book is filled with specific sources - so one can pursue additional research on this affliction!----- I was NOT particularly impressed by Joan Snyder's contribution to this volume, despite the fact that she is obviously sincere.`Alternative medicine' seems to be all the rage now, but I think it lacks the rigor of true science.Mrs. Snyder's very complete listing of alternative approaches seemed to me merely a catalog of `ways to kid yourself.'[I was waiting for her to suggest prayer, pilgrimages, or divine healing -- which she never did, thank goodness!]Dr. D'Amato's kind words about his co-author did not hide his skepticism about her sympathy for `alternative medicine'. He is a more patient man than I am!Since the `alternative medicine' section occupied a relatively small part of the volume (the preface and Chapter 8) I don't feel that Mrs. Synder's contribution significantly detracted from the book's worth -in fact, for those like me who are hard-headed empiricists, the descriptions of `alternative approaches' told me: don't waste time on this approach!---- Hats off to the publisher: Note that the typeface is quite large which opens this valuable work to those who need it the most -- ARMD sufferers with significant vision loss!I strongly feel everyone recently diagnosed with ARMD should read this book.

Focuses on understanding of this sight-robbing condition
The condition described here is age-related but has grown significantly in recent years as the population ages: Macular Degeneration provides an analysis of the disease, its progression and its symptoms. From the latest medical treatments to options for alternatives, Macular Degeneration focuses on understanding all aspects of the sight-robbing condition. ... Read more

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease of the retina wherein the light-sensing cells in the central area of vision (the macula) stop working and eventually die. AMD is the leading cause of legal blindness in people over 50. From the moment of his own diagnosis, educator and musician Dan Roberts has made it his mission to provide the most up-to-date information about AMD, its effects and challenges, through his website at mdsupport.org. Receiving over 60,000 unique visitors monthly, MD Support is the go-to for all things AMD. Now, as a "patient-expert," Roberts applies his wealth of knowledge to the First Year series, providing crucial information for the newly diagnosed, including cutting edge therapies, and tips on how to navigate everyday tasks with diminishing eyesight. The First Year-Age Related Macular Degeneration is an essential resource for everyone who wants to be an informed, active participant in the management of their condition. ... Read more

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The eyes have it
I searched for data on macular degeneration after being diagnosed.I bought this book along with several others.Material found in it has helped me cope with the idea that there is no cure for it.There are treatments however and things to do to help yourself.I found this book most helpful.

A Positive and Worthwhle Book for Those with Low Vision
An excellent book that provides individuals facing the challenges of low vision with useful strategies and techniques for everyday living and coping.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Very helpful. It has given me much information as what to expect with my sight. The information is and will be helpful as the condition goes on.
Easy to read and anyone going through this and their family plus friends would be smart reading this book.

great help to learn about macular degeneration
Good book to learn about and how to deal with this eye problem .It is a little out of date on the treatments, they now use avastin injections to treat this.I have had 4 and they have helped to stop progression of it.

Wonderful book for someone just diagnosed!
This book is a wonderful addition to someone's library when they have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Age-related Macular Degeneration," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Age-related Macular Degeneration in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Age-related Macular Degeneration when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Age-related Macular Degeneration, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Inspirational - Two women take you on their journey as they cope with and conquer the fears of Macular Degeneration. Not only is it informative, but also enjoyable. ... Read more

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Upon reading this book I found it inspirational and educational. If you have any family members or friends who are diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, you should read this book. The book provides you with information on how you can live independently and still have a fulfilling life. Great job goes out to the authors! ... Read more

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Rapid or even dramatic progress has been made in the field of AMD over recent years, leading to a constant revision of basic concepts. A wide range of fundus imaging modalities are now available, and this book explains the respective value of each technique. The information provided by OCT is presented logically by comparison with plain films, autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, or indocyanine green angiography. Meticulous biomicroscopic examination of macular changes and the essential value of fluorescein angiography for the detection of anatomical alterations of the macula and for precise evaluation of lesions and their course by indocyanine green angiography have naturally led the author Gabriel Coscas to analyze the new data provided by OCT. ... Read more

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Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause for the loss of central seeing with humans beyond the age of 50 in the industrial nations. A triplication of the patients is expected in the next 25 years. Especially in the last couple of years the standard of knowledge regarding etiology, risk factors, diagnostics and therapy of this retina illness has substantially grown which is presented in this up-to-date multi-authored work. Apart from epidemiologically identified risk factors both the various pathophysiological aspects and clinical manifestations and angiographic characteristics are clearly represented and in line with standard usage. Furthermore, the different therapeutic approaches are treated, which include proven procedures as laser therapy and seeing-aids systems, in addition to latest methods in the area of the pharmacology, the photo-dynamic therapy, transpupil thermal therapy (TTT) and the macular surgery. The volume is well-illustrated and tables and summaries round up the representation. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION provides ophthalmologists with the first comprehensive volume on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This extensive text discusses the disease, its progression, methods of diagnosis, treatment strategies, translocation and transplantation surgeries, and laser procedures. It includes significant chapters on pathology, replete with over 150 color slides showing the histopathologic features of AMD; Optical Coherence Tomography, with over 50 color images; Laser Prophylaxis and Laser Treatment; Radiation Therapy; and RPE Transplantation. With expert direction from the renowned Scheie Eye Institute and over 590 images (over 300 in color), the book presents the most up-to-date information available in one volume.

Provides the first authoritative, multi-contributed reference on the leading cause of blindness in the United States and western nations. Features a concise, heavily illustrated format with color photographs - a valuable diagnostic tool for all general ophthalmologists and retinal specialists. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to AMD research and management, and includes contributions from clinicians and researchers who are experts in those disciplines. Includes topics relevant to every-day use, as well as areas still being evaluated for usefulness to allow the reader to understand the present approach to AMD as well as developing methods. Features over 430 color images in full color so the reader understands more fully the pathology of the disease. Assimilates current research on pathobiology, potential inhibitors for the progression of the disease, current and new imaging methods, and new therapeutic and pharmacologic modalities to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the disease and the approaches to managing it. Edited by three authorities on macular degeneration from the world-renowned Scheie Eye Institute. ... Read more

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Macular degeneration is diagnosed as either dry (non-neovascular) or wet (neovascular). Neovascular refers to growth of new blood vessels in an area, such as the macula, where they are not supposed to be. The dry form is more common than the wet, with about 85 per cent - 90 per cent patients diagnosed. The wet form of the disease usually leads to more serious vision loss. Different forms of macular degeneration may occur in younger patients. These non-age related cases may be linked to heredity, diabetes, nutritional deficits, head injury, infection, or other factors. This book presents the latest research from around the world. ... Read more