cover image Living Well with Macular Degeneration: Practical Tips and Essential Information

Living Well with Macular Degeneration: Practical Tips and Essential Information

Bruce P. Rosenthal. New American Library, $15 (266pp) ISBN 978-0-451-20264-2

In Living Well with Macular Degeneration: Practical Tips and Essential Information, Dr. Bruce P. Rosenthal, chief of the Low Vision Lighthouse International, and writer Kate Kelly offer solid health and lifestyle advice to those who suffer from this as yet incurable disease. Readers will learn how to find good medical help and low-vision centers locally; how to best navigate streets, sidewalks and stores; how to choose appropriate low-vision devices; how to exercise safely; and a host of other crucial activities. A thorough, clear explanation of the disease and a list of services, discounts and other resources round out this useful, compassionate guide. (Apr.)