Dallas Public Library

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

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-491) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The eye care revolution

bibliography

881451920

Robert Abel, Jr., M.D

prevent and reverse common vision problems

Foreword / by Mehmet Oz -- Introduction. A global view of health through your eyes -- Part I. Awakening. A doctor steps outside the box -- Part II. The body as a whole. The eye as a mirror ; Uncovering hidden imbalances : becoming a medical detective -- Part III. How we see. Light and the eye ; General eye health -- Part IV. Prevention and treatments for common eye problems. 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 -- Part V. Diet and nutrition. Food for sight : don't stop thinking about tomorrow ; Supplement your vision -- Part VI. Complementary options. Exercise for eye health ; The healing touch ; Improving your eyes' environment -- Part VII. Interactive medicine. No magic bullet : drug interactions and toxicity to the eyes ; Does your doctor care? Your health includes you! -- Part VIII. Looking forward to better health. The eye-brain connection ; High-tech ophthalmology ; Let's get started! ; A view of the future through your eyes -- Appendix A. Light and the eye -- Appendix B. The cataract epidemic -- Appendix C. Thief of sight : glaucoma -- Appendix D. Starvation of the retina : macular degeneration -- Appendix E. Diabetes : is blindness inevitable? -- Appendix F. Eye aerobics