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Fact and Fiction of Healthy Vision Eye Care for Adults and Children
Clyde K. Kitchen
Book Code: C9345
ISBN: 0-275-99345-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-99345-0
208 pages, figures
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 5/30/2007
List Price: $49.95 (UK Sterling Price: £27.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • Kitchen, an ophthalmologist with more than 36 years of experience, writes authoritatively on the eye from the patients viewpoint. The purpose of his comprehensive ophthalmologic survey, he writes, is "to help people know the basics about their own eyes, to point out some of their choices in eye care, and to help them make informed decisions." He explains the basic factse.g., anatomy, development, congenital eye problems, eyeglasses and contact lenses, maladies and diseases, the aging eyeas well as what to expect when facing corrective intervention such as surgery....The lay reader is most likely to refer to this up-to-date and fact-laden treatise as an ophthalmologic reference; professionals will surely find it a compact, current resource on the profession. Recommended as a complete, quick one-volume reference for libraries where eye care is in scope.
    —Library Journal (web review)     July 3, 2007
  • [K]itchen, a practicing ophthalmologist for over 45 years, presents valuable information about adult and child eye care....General readers.
    —Choice     October 2007
  • Aimed at general readers, this text explains the basics of eye care for seniors, adults, and children. Using plain language, ophthalmologist Kitchen provides information on eye anatomy, vision testing, and corrective lenses and discusses common problems such as itchy eyes, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Developments in refractive surgery are also reviewed.
    —SciTech Book News     September 2007
  • Dr. Kitchen, a doctor who definitely knows what he is talking about, not only supplied interesting. factual, and helpful information but did it in a way that was easy to comprehend for those of us not knowledgeable in this area. He starts out with the basic information of the eye, flows into common eye problems, such as red eye and itchy eyes, moves into age related eye problems and brings us to a chapter where he talks of visual aids, diabetes and the likes with connection to the eye. .He ends his work with consumer information that is packed full of helpful tidbits for you, and he even includes a glossary of terms and words that will better help you understand your eye and the eye-care profession....[t]his is one great book and would be an asset in any home, calming fears and giving needed information and advise concerning eye-care, as to what not to do and what to do, warnings and recommendations, and whom to go to for the help you need. Very highly recommended. Excellent work.
    —MBR Bookwatch     September 2007
  • Endorsement From Robert J. Miller, M.D.
    Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Emeritus
    Stanford University School of Medicine:     Written in a casual, conversational style, this book presents a ton of information in a succinct and lucid manner. Dr. Kitchen has come up with wonderful descriptions and explanations of most conditions (anatomy, physiology, diseases, and treatment) pertaining to the human eye.
  • Endorsement From Bruce E. Spivey, MD, MS, MEd
    President, International Council of Ophthalmology
    CEO Emeritus, American Academy of Ophthalmology:     Dr. Kitchen, an experienced and wise clinician, has provided the public with a most readable and valuable book about the eye. He includes tips about real, imagined and treatable problems. This book will help make sense of the arcane terminology associated with the eye and its disorders.
Description: Dr. Kitchen describes time-tested, proven techniques, as well as new treatments and surgeries changing the nature of eye care, including refractive surgery options. He also explains common problems from red eye to macular degeneration, and spotlights beliefs and treatment claims that are uninformed or downright deceptive. His goal is to help Boomers and parents make well-informed decisions about eye care for themselves and their family members, and also to help aging consumers retain their visual health. Appendices include a glossary of eye and eye care terms. The topics addressed include eye anatomy, examinations, medications, treatments, and surgery. Conditions described range from dry eye to ocular migraines, lazy eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and eye cancer.
LC Card Number: 2007006831
LCC Class: RE51
Dewey Class: 617
PDF Catalogs:
Praeger Health and Wellness Spring 2008.pdf
Praeger Public Library Spring 2008.pdf
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