Coping with Macular Degeneration: A Guide for Patients and Families to Understanding and Living with Degenerative Vision Disorder

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 strategies to deal with the depression and frustration often brought on by the disorder.IRA Marc Price is the author of 'Coping with Macular Degeneration: A Guide for Patients and Families to Understanding and Living with Degenerative Vision Disorder' with ISBN 9780786229840 and ISBN 0786229845.