Glaucoma: A patient's Guide to the Disease. 2nd ed.

Ian W. Toal is a registered nurse in Barrie, Ontario.

This little book is explains and discusses treatment options for an eye
disease called glaucoma. At the front of the eye there is a chamber that
contains the lens, iris, and cornea. There is a continual production of
fluid (called aqueous humour) in this chamber. The fluid leaves the
space through a drainage system, allowing a constant flow with a normal
pressure in the space. If the drainage system becomes blocked in some
way, the fluid cannot drain. The fluid continues to be produced, so
pressure inside the space rises. If not treated, blindness can be the
end result.

By means of a question-and-answer format, the author answers questions
about the causes of glaucoma, its diagnosis, and its treatment (either
by eye drops or surgery). Some of the questions are cross-referenced,
and Trope, an experienced ophthalmologist, provides accessible and
competent answers. Notwithstanding the lack of an index (there is a good
glossary), Glaucoma is a very good resource for anyone dealing with the
disease.