From the series that demystifies disease comes an in-depth look at Glaucoma, a condition that is often misunderstood and is the leading cause of preventable blindness.
This book helps to dispel the myths surrounding the disease and inform readers as to the truth about glaucoma.
Divided into three accessible sections, the book takes readers through the most common methods of treatment, and explores cutting-edge research and crucial new information on the effects of nutrition, exercise, and herbal medicine on glaucoma.
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Dr Harmon is Assoc Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Cornell University and Chairman and CEO of the Glaucoma Foundation. Nancy Intrator is a freelance writer specialising in health and family-related topics. Her articles have appeared in Cosmopolitan, American Health, Avenue, Working Mother and others. Her husband was diagnosed with glaucoma in his thirties.
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