Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome: Practical Ways to Improve Your Comfort, Vision, and Appearance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780300122855)

The first book on dry eye syndrome for patients and their families looking for the best current information and practical advice

This clear, accessible book combines detailed medical information with expert treatment advice for the estimated twenty million Americans who suffer from dry eye syndrome. Dr. Steven L. 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.

Author: Steven L. Maskin
ISBN-10: 0300122853
ISBN-13: 9780300122855
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2007
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.23h x 5.61w x 0.64d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2007 pg. 96