Eye know
Subtitle: keeping your eyes precious
By: Martin Oguzie
Publisher: Ecademy Press; Panoma Press Limited
Published: 2012
Place of publication: St. Albans, Herts [England]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 145
ISBN-13: 9781908746009; 9781907722790
Subjects: Eye; Popular works; Care and hygiene; Vision; Testing; Œil; Ouvrages de vulgarisation; Soins et hygiène; HEALTH & FITNESS
Other titles: Keeping your eyes precious
Description: Do you come away from your eye test baffled by science? Do you consider your sight to be your most 'precious' sense? Do you want to give yourself the best chance of seeing well into retirement? Eye Know addresses these questions, helping you to know your eyes better, know the eye test process better and know what it takes to look after your eyes, all in plain English. With more of us living longer, the question of whether your sight will 'see you through' is more important now than ever. Martin Oguzie BSc Dip(Opt) MCOptom highlights five key factors affecting maximum sight and how to give yourself the best chance of it remaining maximum for as long as possible through better understanding. With clearly defined sections, FAQs and Tips throughout, this is a great resource that is designed to be easily referred to regularly as questions arise regarding your family's eye sight. So how do you keep your most precious sense performing at its best? Find out in this book.
Notes: "Know your eyes, the eye test process and wht it takes to look after your eyes"--Cover
Table of contents: title: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; FOREWORD; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1. KEEP YOUR WINDOWS CLEAN; 1.1 Know your way around the eye; 1.2 The causes of sight problems; 1.3 Understanding the eye test; 1.4 Wearing glasses; 1.5 Wearing contact lenses; 1.6 Laser sight correction; 2. SIGHT THROUGH THE AGES; 2.1 The age of change: CHILDREN; 2.2 The age of complacency: 20s-30s; 2.3 The age of awareness: 40s-50s; 2.4 The age of degeneration: 60s+; 3. MAKE IT MAXIMUM; # 1 Choose your lenses carefully; # 2 Two key enemies that must be fought; # 3 Eating for your sight.; title: # 4 Know the signs and act fast# 5 If you value your sight invest in it; AFTERWORD; ABOUT THE AUTHOR.