Product Description
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!

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 23 reviews)

Excellent book for both newly diagnosed and long term by John D. Trawick (La Mesa, CA, USA)

5 Stars
October 13, 2008
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 by C C (Southern MI USA)

5 Stars
March 03, 2008
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 by Bobbe J. Marion

5 Stars
January 12, 2007
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.

CATCH A FALLING STAR by N Jann (Stratford, CT USA)

5 Stars
January 10, 2007
THIS BOOK HELPED ME WITH EVERYTHING I WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MACULAR DEGENERATION. IT WILL BE A GOOD REFERENCE BOOK FOR THE FUTURE. MACULAR IS SOMETHING I MUST BE CONCERNED ABOUT IN MY FAMILY.

Super resource! by J. Jackson

5 Stars
July 10, 2006
Anyone diagnosed with AMD needs to read this book--it is full of great information to help ease your mind. Also, the author includes updates on the latest medical studies.

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