Sharon Fekrat, M.D., FACS, is a practicing vitreoretinal surgeon and an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke University. She is president of the North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.Jennifer S. Weizer, M.D. is a clinical assistant professor in the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan.

“As an athlete and a coach, I have long had a keen appreciation for how important our eyes are to almost everything we do. Whether you’re a writer or gardener, a grad student or grandparent, this clear and helpful book gives you all the information necessary to get peak performance from your eyes.”-Dr. LeRoy Walker, past president of the U.S. Olympic Committee and member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame “Although this book is written to provide such information to [patients], it also serves as yet another important resource for workers in eye care who need to be able to explain things in a simple and succinct way. Why not require that it be read by all who will have to deal with patients, be they ophthalmic assistants, photographers, ophthalmic nurses, triage nurses, receptionists, schedulers, or residents? For many, this book will simply be a review; for others, it will be a concise, informative introduction. A copy of the book might be available in the waiting areas of the clinics for patients and their families and in the nursing, ophthalmic technician, and scheduling areas for easy reference. . . . It is a quick read and I highly recommend it.” - Leslie Weingeist France (Archives of Opthamology) "[A] concise reference book to educate readers and help them get the most out of their professional eye consultations." - Janice Flahiff (Library Journal)

• List of Illustrations xiiiForeword / Paul Lee, M.D., J.D. xvIntroduction / Jennifer S. Weizer, M.D. and Sharon Fekrat, M.D. xvii1. Anatomy of the Eye and How it Works 32. Preventive Eye Care 133. Common Vision Problems 184. Options for Correcting Vision 275. Eyelids and Eyelashes 366. Conjunctiva and Sclera 517. The Cornea 558. The Lens 669. Retina and Choroid 7410. Inflammation of the Eyeball 11211. The Optic Nerve 11712. The Eye Muscles 12913. The Orbit 13414. Eye Injury 13815. Systemic Diseases That Affect Vision and the Eye 15116. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery 16917. Living with Visual Impairment 172Appendix: Major Clinical Trials 175Glossary 181Authors' Affiliations 191Index 193

Sharon Fekrat, M.D., FACS, is a practicing vitreoretinal surgeon and an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke University. She is president of the North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.Jennifer S. Weizer, M.D. is a clinical assistant professor in the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan.

“As an athlete and a coach, I have long had a keen appreciation for how important our eyes are to almost everything we do. Whether you’re a writer or gardener, a grad student or grandparent, this clear and helpful book gives you all the information necessary to get peak performance from your eyes.”-Dr. LeRoy Walker, past president of the U.S. Olympic Committee and member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame “Although this book is written to provide such information to [patients], it also serves as yet another important resource for workers in eye care who need to be able to explain things in a simple and succinct way. Why not require that it be read by all who will have to deal with patients, be they ophthalmic assistants, photographers, ophthalmic nurses, triage nurses, receptionists, schedulers, or residents? For many, this book will simply be a review; for others, it will be a concise, informative introduction. A copy of the book might be available in the waiting areas of the clinics for patients and their families and in the nursing, ophthalmic technician, and scheduling areas for easy reference. . . . It is a quick read and I highly recommend it.” - Leslie Weingeist France (Archives of Opthamology) "[A] concise reference book to educate readers and help them get the most out of their professional eye consultations." - Janice Flahiff (Library Journal)

• List of Illustrations xiiiForeword / Paul Lee, M.D., J.D. xvIntroduction / Jennifer S. Weizer, M.D. and Sharon Fekrat, M.D. xvii1. Anatomy of the Eye and How it Works 32. Preventive Eye Care 133. Common Vision Problems 184. Options for Correcting Vision 275. Eyelids and Eyelashes 366. Conjunctiva and Sclera 517. The Cornea 558. The Lens 669. Retina and Choroid 7410. Inflammation of the Eyeball 11211. The Optic Nerve 11712. The Eye Muscles 12913. The Orbit 13414. Eye Injury 13815. Systemic Diseases That Affect Vision and the Eye 15116. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery 16917. Living with Visual Impairment 172Appendix: Major Clinical Trials 175Glossary 181Authors' Affiliations 191Index 193

Sharon Fekrat, M.D., FACS, is a practicing vitreoretinal surgeon and an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke University. She is president of the North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.Jennifer S. Weizer, M.D. is a clinical assistant professor in the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan.

“As an athlete and a coach, I have long had a keen appreciation for how important our eyes are to almost everything we do. Whether you’re a writer or gardener, a grad student or grandparent, this clear and helpful book gives you all the information necessary to get peak performance from your eyes.”-Dr. LeRoy Walker, past president of the U.S. Olympic Committee and member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame “Although this book is written to provide such information to [patients], it also serves as yet another important resource for workers in eye care who need to be able to explain things in a simple and succinct way. Why not require that it be read by all who will have to deal with patients, be they ophthalmic assistants, photographers, ophthalmic nurses, triage nurses, receptionists, schedulers, or residents? For many, this book will simply be a review; for others, it will be a concise, informative introduction. A copy of the book might be available in the waiting areas of the clinics for patients and their families and in the nursing, ophthalmic technician, and scheduling areas for easy reference. . . . It is a quick read and I highly recommend it.” - Leslie Weingeist France (Archives of Opthamology) "[A] concise reference book to educate readers and help them get the most out of their professional eye consultations." - Janice Flahiff (Library Journal)

• List of Illustrations xiiiForeword / Paul Lee, M.D., J.D. xvIntroduction / Jennifer S. Weizer, M.D. and Sharon Fekrat, M.D. xvii1. Anatomy of the Eye and How it Works 32. Preventive Eye Care 133. Common Vision Problems 184. Options for Correcting Vision 275. Eyelids and Eyelashes 366. Conjunctiva and Sclera 517. The Cornea 558. The Lens 669. Retina and Choroid 7410. Inflammation of the Eyeball 11211. The Optic Nerve 11712. The Eye Muscles 12913. The Orbit 13414. Eye Injury 13815. Systemic Diseases That Affect Vision and the Eye 15116. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery 16917. Living with Visual Impairment 172Appendix: Major Clinical Trials 175Glossary 181Authors' Affiliations 191Index 193