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The Bates Method A complete guide to improving eysight natur
This book is disappointing. The title IS misleading.
This is NOT a COMPLETE GUIDE to improving eyesight.
The author is a Bates practicioner and gives you alot of theory and opinion until page 104. In Chapter 8 first paragraph the author even agrees with me by saying " This is not a 'how to' book. A book can explain an idea, but practical skills need to be learned in practice. A book will tell you what, and to some extent why, but only a teacher can show you how."

Any descriptions of "the Bates Method" are just an outline. This book DOES NOT teach you how to properly use the method and should not have been called a COMPLETE GUIDE.
The outline of the Bates exercises are in Chapter 8 and only 27 pages long in the 164 page book.
BE WARNED, DO NOT BUY THIS ONE. Get it from the library like I did if you really want to look but he pushes being TAUGHT by a Bates teacher more than anything else.

Garbage!

excellent introduction to the Bates Method
This is an excellent introductory text to the Bates Method. The author, Peter Mansfield, goes over the behavior of the eye and various visual problems (a pretty standard practice in Bates books), then he goes over what the Bates Method is and isn't.
The previous reviewer said that this book does not offer practical "exercises" and "mental shananigans". But that reviewer may need to read the text more thoughtfully, for I think the author makes a good attempt at dispelling wrong ideas the reader is likely to have about what to expect from this book, a Bates teacher, or the Bates Method in general. I recommend this book to people new to the Bates Method, as people too often approach it completely wrong.

A couple quotes from the book:

"This is not a 'how to' book. A book can explain an idea, but practical skills need to be learned in practice."

"We have to learn a different way of thinking, a process that may take a little time, for the simple reason that if our thinking were right we would have nothing to learn."

Misleading title
This book purports to be a complete guide to improving your eyesight, but turns out to be little more than a commercial for practicioners of the Bates method. The author is one of these, and gives some cases where he was successful, but there is little info of practical use in improving your eyesight by exercises and whatever mental shenanigans the author discusses. If you are looking for the actual methods to apply yourself to improve your own eyesight, look elsewhere.

IT'S A BETTER SPECTACLE WITHOUT MY SPECTACLES
I haven't worn my glasses in the couple of years since I read this. This is the best of the books on Bates that I've seen. It was easy to read and filled in nicely on showing how misleading and misled the traditional optical industry is with their "a lens will cure vision faults" mentality. ... Read more

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The human visual system is so incredibly complex that any attempt to understand how the brain processes visual information necessitates a range of approaches, on a number of different levels. Neurophysiological studies, at the single neuron level are required. We need to bring in neuropsychological studies of brain damaged patients in order to understand what different parts of the visual system do, and what each part is needed for. Neuroimaging work can provide valuable information on the locations in the brain where these processes are taking place. Additionally required is an understanding of the biophysical and synaptic properties of neurons to see how the computing elements of the brain work. A knowledge of the anatomical and functional architecture of the cortex further enhances our understanding. Finally, neural computation methods can bring together the evidence to understand how the visual system actually works. Most of the books looking at the topic of vision tend to take a particular approach and exclude the work and data being obtained from studies adopting other approaches This important new book from the eminent neuroscientist, Edmund Rolls (in collaboration with Gustavo Deco), is unique in combining all these approaches within a single volume to further our understanding of vision. This original approach enables a far more completeunderstanding of a very complex subject. This is a book which will be of great value to psychologists interested in vision and attentional processes, neuroscientists, and vision scientists ... Read more

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Millions of people, in the US and other parts of the world, face the grim prospect of losing their driving privileges, their mobility, and to a great extent their freedom, due to a deterioration in their eyesight or a disabling eye disease.

Driving with Confidence is an empowering tool. Its message is simple: In many cases, people with low vision can and do receive, retain and safely exercise their driving privileges.

The book presents a clear, no-nonsense discussion on the realities of low vision conditions, together with a practical program designed to help low vision individuals maximize their chances of retaining and/or extending their driving privileges. It also provides a detailed description of driving vision regulations in every state in the US. ... Read more

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Driving with Confidence: A Practical Guide to Driving with L
The authors offer people with low vision an optimistic, do-it-yourself, down-to-earth approach to obtaining or retaining a driver's license.
My husband has age-related macular degeneration, and we have gone the rounds of doctors, specialists, laser and photodynamic-something-or-other treatments, plus the DMV.
This "practical guide" explains various eye diseases cataract, AMD, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, optic atrophy, corneal dystrophy, stroke at least as clearly or maybe even more clearly as have the professionals whom we have consulted.
The guide urges readers to educate themselves about their state's DMV vision policy, investigate the various aids and devices available for vision-impaired drivers, and then come to their own conclusion as to whether they should be behind the wheel.
Among the amazing devices described in this guide are minifying mirrors by Brookstone, bioptic telescopes (Galilean and Keplerian) mounted on regular glasses, a telescope implanted in the eye, and the GPS-based iRadio system being developed by Motorola.
Surprise! there are personal trainers who specialize in teaching low-vision drivers!
The 104 pages of appendices are a valuable resource, providing definitions, contact information for further information and support, DMV vision requirements in 50 states plus D.C., and a bibliography.
This book is IN BIG PRINT! Very thoughtful.
Alison, Carson City, NV ... Read more

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Excellent review book
Excellent review book for exams in UK; both MRCOphth and MRCS. Very well written, up-to-date (with all major studies) and concise. NOT to be used as first or only book. Should be read, initially, along with a major text, say, Kanski and should be read well before exam. 'Exam Tips' and 'Clinical Approach....' sections are extremely useful. I have recommended this book to half a dozen of my friends and they all loved it. No section on conjunctiva though. ... Read more

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Wonderfully written
Very educational and informative, but with enough photos to make it an easy read. I definitely recommend it!

Excellent
After reading this book, I am amazed. It is filled with information and tons of pictures. I would definitely recommend it! ... Read more

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This practical how-to book describes, in detail, 25 common procedures in ocular plastic surgery. Lavishly illustrated, the text contains 300 stunning color photographs, including before and after photographs, 200 black and white photographs and 200 original illustrations. Three clinical sections, eyelid surgery (17 chapters), lachrimal surgery (3 chapters), and orbital surgery (5 chapters), begin with comprehensive chapters on clinical anatomy and methods of patient evaluation.Detailed step-by-step surgical techniques and clinical pearls throughout make this an ideal reference for ophthalmology clinicans, fellows and residents.
* Over original drawings and 300 color photos
* A practical, how-to-book detailing 22 common procedures in ocular plastic surgery
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Great book
Easy to understand, fun to read, very informative.

Awesome book!!!!!!
This book has excellent drawings and good pictures. I love how they explain light refraction. To me, it was worth the price. ... Read more

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Authored by a broad spectrum of highly respected contributors, this practical and easy-to-use reference includes sections on preoperative considerations, advances in the techniques and indications for ECCE and phacoemulsification, future trends for cataract extraction and management of pediatric cataracts, intraocular lenses, operative complications and the management of postoperative complications, and much more. This second edition builds upon the solid foundation of the first and brings to your fingertips the most modern, up to date advancements in the field. ... Read more

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If you are looking for an innovative way to improve athletic performance on the court or field, vision training may be the answer. SportsVision: Training for Better Performance introduces a dynamic program to teach athletes to see the ball, the field, teammates, and opposition better, giving them the ability to perform better.

The cutting-edge book provides coaches, athletes, sports medicine professionals, and parents with more than 50 sports vision training exercises and activities. Based on proven training techniques shown to deliver solid results, the exercises are sport specific and easy to use at home, on the field, or in the weight room. Perforated charts and forms are available for easy reference. Visual needs and training exercises are provided for 17 different sports.

In the past, sports vision training has been done primarily in clinical settings. This is the only book of its kind that takes sports vision out of the lab and onto the field, sport by sport. It challenges you to reach the next level of performance.

Included are instructions for creating your own training equipment so that you can implement vision training inexpensively, anywhere and anytime, using ordinary materials available at any discount store. SportsVision: Training for Better Performance contains the following features:

• Detailed visual exercises and more than 40 photos
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If you are a coach, athlete, athletic trainer, or parent, SportsVision: Training for Better Performance can improve athletic performance, no matter what sport you’re involved in. ... Read more

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A specialist monograph in the highly acclaimed Major Problems in Neurology series. Myotonic Dystrophy is one of the most variable of all human disorders. With age onset ranging from fetal life to old age, and with virtually all systems of the body affected in some way, it can present clinically to many types of specialist; not only the neurologist but also the cardiologist, ophthalmologists, gastroenterologist or endocrinologist. This book is written for all who may encounter myotonic dystrophy in whatever way. The main part of this book examines the various aspects of myotonic dystrophy in the light of current knowledge. Thus the neurological features and differential diagnosis are covered in details, as are the muscular, cardiovascular, and other aspects of the disease. Muscle pathology and neurophysiology are also described fully. Much new material is contained within the chapters on genetics, in particular the new research and understanding of the primmary molecular defect in this disorder, the concept of unstable DNA, and the existence of trinucleotide repeats. This information is invaluable to both clinicians and researchers working in the field. Finally, clinical management is descibed so that all cliniciansinvolved with myotonic dystrophy, whatever their specialty, can find practical guidance on how to improve their patients' condition. ... Read more

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This extensively illustrated atlas fulfils a clear need for quick and easy access to information on common orbital lesions. Diagnostic Atlas of Orbital Diseases begins with important background information on radiologic imaging, orbital ultrasound, and histopathology. Subsequent chapters provide a predictable and uniform presentation of clinical and diagnostic characteristics of the most common orbital diseases. The format allows readers to find needed information swiftly and efficiently.Selected up-to-date references are listed in a separate section at the end of the book. Each disease is presented on two facing pages which includes: A-scan and B-scan ultrasound findings; MRI ; and CT characteristics; histopathology; treatment; and prognosis. ... Read more

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Excellant Atlas
great atlas prbably the best of its kind . Two page layout for each disease with nice clinical, MEI and pathology pictures. I highy recommend it for anyone interested in Orbital diseases. ... Read more

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Fundamental text on the steps of the low vision process. For optometric assistants. Covers practical matters of history taking, vision testing, and dealing with patients in the office setting. Also covers rehabilitation issues. Softcover. DNLM: Vision, Subnormal. ... Read more

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Written by a top expert in the field, this resource introduces the reader to the pharmacology of botulinum toxin and describes and the entire range of techniques for its optimal administration-including safe handling, the selection and assessment of patients, potential complications and pitfalls, and asthetic techniques. It also provides comparative information on other modalities such as laser and hyaluronic acid, as well as potential risk factors, so readers can choose the best procedure for each patient. ... Read more