Abstract

A glaucoma specialist from one of Japan's leading ophthalmology hospitals explains! A complete manual to protect your eyes from blindness through early detection and early treatment. Glaucoma is one of the most frightening eye diseases that has no particular symptoms, but by the time you notice that you are having difficulty seeing, the disease has already progressed. Glaucoma affects 5% of people over 40 years old, and is not just a special disease for the elderly or those with genetic factors, but a disease that all modern people who overuse their eyes should be careful of. This book covers information to correctly understand the disease, including types, symptoms, progression, tests, treatments, and cases, as well as questions such as "What kind of people are prone to glaucoma?" and "What are the lifestyle habits that make people prone to glaucoma?". Learn the correct knowledge of glaucoma and get "eyes that can see for a lifetime."

Author’s Information

Director of Inoue Eye Hospital. Ophthalmologist certified by the Japanese Ophthalmological Society.