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Summary: Should be required reading in all nursing programs.
Review: A wonderful book that should be mandated reading for all nursing curriculums. The interventions given in the sight saving chapters should become standard nursing plans for all low vision geriatric clients.
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Summary: A must-read for anyone interested in macular degeneration!
Review: Anyone who has recently been diagnosed with macular degeneration, or who has a family member or friend with MD, will treasure this book by the Mogks. It was one of the first books on the subject I read after my doctor told me I had early dry MD in one eye. I was terribly upset to be suddenly faced with a future totally different from what I'd expected. When I picked up the Mogk book, my attention ws immediately riveted by Dr. Mogk's description of her father's happiness and independence despite late-stage MD. This was what I needed to hear: that people could be happy and retain independence in the face of low vision. That very positive beginning is an excellent way to pull the reader into what for most people is an unfamiliar medical problem.As I read further, my first impression of "Macular Degeneration" as an invaluable resource for those who have the disease was reinforced. The Mogks approach the subject of MD from a problem-solving perspective as well as from a professional point of view and from Dr. Mogk's father's experience. The book is very well organized, and the appendices are chock full of good resources for readers to pursue. Dr. Mogk also discusses ongoing research, letting readers know there is a keen interest within the medical-scientific community in macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. As I read of the various efforts afoot, I felt a sense of hope that before too long there will be effective treatment for this devastating disease that affects one-third of those over 75 and also younger people. The message I came away with after finishing the book is that there IS life after MD, and it can be a good one. I enthusiastically recommend this book to everyone who has MD.
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Summary: This is a wonderful book but why is it not on audio tape?
Review: Dr. Mogk's book is very helpful in understanding macular degeneration. She is one of the few people who seem to understand the problems we have. I am looking forward to beginning the exercises she recommends. I do wish someone would issue it on audio tapes.
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Summary: Our support group loved this book!
Review: I am the facilitator for a support group for persons with Macular Degeneration. I have read the entire book to the group. It brought many comments from our members, as most could relate to the experiences written about. Our group enjoyed it so much, they have begged me to purchase another book to read. Mogk's book covered so many issues that persons with AMD care about: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and coping emotionally. We recommend it everyone with the disorder, and their family and friends.
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Summary: Our support group loved this book!
Review: I am the facilitator for a support group for persons with Macular Degeneration. I have read the entire book to the group. It brought many comments from our members, as most could relate to the experiences written about. Our group enjoyed it so much, they have begged me to purchase another book to read. Mogk's book covered so many issues that persons with AMD care about: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and coping emotionally. We recommend it everyone with the disorder, and their family and friends.
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Summary: Well imformed & I also found See Again by Dr. Eaton useful
Review: I found this book helpful, and informative. I also enjoyed See Again, another book on Macular Degeneration, which contains more information on sunglasses, sun protection, and ways to prevent macular degeneratation through diet.
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Summary: Very interesting book.
Review: I think this book describes the story of all the people and their families when they realize for the first time what is this painfull sicknes named macula.
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Summary: This book was a God-Send!
Review: I wish I had this book when I first discovered I had MD. It would have helped me emotionally, and with the information about vitamins and food - it would have given me hope. I never knew about low vision. The books clearly talks about nutrition, low vision and hope. It also told me where to go for research programs - every doctor involved with the eye should have this book to give to their patients to read. jean@buffnet.net
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Summary: If there was such thing as an MD Bible, this would be it!
Review: If all of us MD People were to get together and write a book, and we put everything in it that a newly-diagnosed person needed, this would be the result. We are grateful to these two authors for their expertise and diligence in putting it together, and I am recommending it to virtually EVERYONE who visits our web site!
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Summary: This book brought back my courage
Review: My mother would very much like to read this book and others like it, but she has age-related macular degeneration and can only read large print books. Why are these books, of all books, not printed in large print?
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