Macular Degeneration by Lylas Mogk

Macular Degeneration by Lylas Mogk

Age-related macular degeneration is the most prevalent cause of vision loss in the western world. Now, the revised edition of this award-winning reference book explains exactly what it is and how to limit its effect on your life. With new information on revolutionary technological treatments, the latest nutritional research, low-vision computer software and active on-line communities, as well as a unique Vision Rehab programme to help sufferers read better, see better and live independently, this is the only book of its kind.

Lylas G. Mogk, M.D., is a practicing ophthalmologist and founding Director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of Michigan, part of the Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Mogk is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Low Vision Rehabilitation Committee. She lives in Grosse Pointe with her husband, John, and her father, Charles R. Good, who has advanced macular degeneration. Despite his severe vision loss, Dr. Mogk's father lives a full and active life following the principles presented in this book.

Marja Mogk is a freelance writer and editor based in Berkeley, California. She worked for several years in social welfare counseling and maintains an active interest in this field. She is Lylas and John Mogk's daughter.

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ISBN 13	9780345457110
ISBN 10	0345457110
Title	Macular Degeneration
Author	Lylas Mogk
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2003-01-01
Number of pages	480
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