Coping with Macular Degeneration A Guide for Patients and Families to Understanding and Living with Degenerative Vision Disorder |
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| Author:
| Price, Ira Marc
Comac, Linda |
| Series title: | Senior Lifestyles Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7862-2984-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
| Publisher: | Thorndike Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $26.95 |
Book Description:
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Age-related macular degeneration, which affects more than 13 million in this country, is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among Americans age fifty-five and older. Here is an essential survival guide for anyone affected by this illness. Covering all aspects of the disease, this valuable resource contains a wealth of practical advice about how to minimize risk for the disease, how to choose special vision-assistance devices to help make life easier; and how to develop...
More DescriptionAge-related macular degeneration, which affects more than 13 million in this country, is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among Americans age fifty-five and older. Here is an essential survival guide for anyone affected by this illness. Covering all aspects of the disease, this valuable resource contains a wealth of practical advice about how to minimize risk for the disease, how to choose special vision-assistance devices to help make life easier; and how to develop strategies to deal with the depression and frustration often brought on by the disorder.