Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight by Dr. Lylas Mogk and Marja Mogk is a comprehensive guidebook that explains exactly what age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is and how to limit its effect on one’s life. Dr. Lylas Mogk has a unique professional and personal understanding of AMD: she is the founding director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System, but she is also a loving daughter of a parent with AMD. She provides information on reducing risk factors, revolutionary new technology (including laser surgery and alternative treatments), new research discoveries in nutrition, eye-healthy recipes, the latest low-vision computer software programs, active online communities of people with AMD, and a Low Vision Living rehabilitation program for independent living.

Macular Degeneration is moving as well as practical. Dr. Mogk begins by describing her father's happiness and independence despite late-stage AMD. Ongoing research is discussed, letting readers know that a keen interest in AMD and other retinal diseases flourishes in the medical-scientific community. Finally, it comes complete with illuminating, first-person stories of people with AMD and an entire section on emotional coping. Readers will come away with the message that there is life after AMD, and that it can be a good one.

This book is not printed in large print, which seems like an obvious error. However, the print is bold and well-spaced; readers with 20/80 vision or better should not have any problems.

Macular Degeneration approaches AMD from a problem-solving, a professional, and a personal perspective. It is very well organized, contains a truly clear explanation of AMD, and reassures without giving false hope. The appendices are chock full of resources to pursue. It is a must for every eye care professional and highly recommended for anyone who has AMD or is at risk of developing it, as well as loved ones and doctors.


Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publish date: January 1, 2003
480 pages
ISBN-10: 0345457110
ISBN-13: 978-0345457110