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Sourcebook
covering Astigmatic Error
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| Title: |
The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Astigmatism |
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2002-05-13 |
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216 |
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0-597-83127-0 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
James
N. Parker, M.D.
Dr. James
N. Parker received a B.S. in Psychobiology from University
of California, Riverside and his M.D. from the University
of California, San Diego. In addition to authoring numerous
research publications, he has lectured at various academic
institutions. Dr. Parker is the medical editor for the
Official Patient’s Sourcebook series published by ICON
Health Publications.
Philip M. Parker, Ph.D.
Philip M.
Parker is the Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation,
Business and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France
and Singapore). Dr. Parker has also been Professor at
the University of California, San Diego and has taught
courses at Harvard University, the Hong Kong University
of Science and Technology, the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, Stanford University, and UCLA. Dr. Parker
is the associate editor for the Official Patient’s Sourcebook
series published by ICON Health Publications.
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About
the Series |
| Designed
to help patient’s understand the latest information, study
or research being conducted on their disease, or condition.
Sourcebooks in this series generally cover the following:
symptom or symptoms; diagnosis or diagnostic test or tests;
cause or causes; prevention; therapy or therapies; natural
medicine; drugs and medication or medications; facts on
surgery or operations; treatment, treatments or cures;
traditional and alternative approaches; what is available
to patients for insurance, cost reduction, help and other
support, including video, multimedia, dissertations, patents,
hospital and library location services. Check with book
table of contents for details. |
Contents |
Introduction Overview Organization Scope Moving Forward PART I: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 1. The Essentials on Astigmatism: Guidelines Overview What Is the Cornea? What Is the Function of the Cornea? The Eye and Vision Errors What Are Refractive Errors? What Is Astigmatism? How Is Astigmatism Treated? What Is LASIK? When Is LASIK Not for Me? What Are the Risks? How Can I Find the Right Doctor for Me? Additional Risks Finding the Right Doctor What Should I Expect before, during, and after Surgery? LASIK Surgery Checklist FDA-Approved Lasers for LASIK FDA-Approved Lasers for PRK and Other Refractive Surgeries Other Resources More Guideline Sources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance Overview Associations and Astigmatism Finding an Eye Care Professional Selecting Your Doctor Working with Your Doctor Broader Health-Related Resources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Astigmatism Overview Recent Trials on Astigmatism Benefits and Risks Keeping Current on Clinical Trials General References Vocabulary Builder PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL Chapter 4. Studies on Astigmatism Overview Federally-Funded Research on Astigmatism The National Library of Medicine: PubMed Vocabulary Builder Chapter 5. Patents on Astigmatism Overview Patents on Astigmatism Patent Applications on Astigmatism Keeping Current Vocabulary Builder Chapter 6. Books on Astigmatism Overview Book Summaries: Online Booksellers Chapters on Astigmatism General Home References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 7. Multimedia on Astigmatism Overview Bibliography: Multimedia on Astigmatism Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Astigmatism Overview News Services & Press Releases Academic Periodicals covering Astigmatism Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases Overview NIH Guidelines NIH Databases Other Commercial Databases The Genome Project and Astigmatism Specialized References Chapter 10. Dissertations on Astigmatism Overview Dissertations on Astigmatism Keeping Current PART III. APPENDICES Appendix A. Researching Your Medications Overview Your Medications: The Basics Learning More about Your Medications Commercial Databases Contraindications and Interactions (Hidden Dangers) A Final Warning General References Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine Overview What Is CAM? What Are the Domains of Alternative Medicine? Can Alternatives Affect My Treatment? Finding CAM References on Astigmatism Additional Web Resources General References Appendix C. Researching Nutrition Overview Food and Nutrition: General Principles Finding Studies on Astigmatism Federal Resources on Nutrition Additional Web Resources Vocabulary Builder Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries Overview Preparation Finding a Local Medical Library Medical Libraries Open to the Public Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance Overview Your Rights as a Patient Patient Responsibilities Choosing an Insurance Plan Medicare and Medicaid Financial Aid for Eye Care NORD’s Medication Assistance Programs Additional Resources ONLINE GLOSSARIES Online Dictionary Directories ASTIGMATISM GLOSSARY General Dictionaries and Glossaries INDEX
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