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Natural Eye Care:
A Comprehensive Manual for Practitioners of Oriental Medicine

by Marc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac, and Michael Edson, M.S., L.Ac.
Pub. Visionworksusa, Inc., 2002, 230 pp., $39.95

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 2: How the Eye Works
Chapter 3: Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Eye Care
Chapter 4: Common Eye Conditions*
    Section 1: List of Eye Conditions by Category
    Section 2: Description of Each Eye Condition and Treatment Protocols
Chapter 5: The Eyes and the Meridians
Chapter 6: The Five Elements and Vision
Chapter 7: Vision and Personality
Chapter 8: Visual Hygiene
    Section 1: Overview
    Section 2: How to Take Care of Your Eyes
    Section 3: Alternative Therapies that Help Your Eyes Stay Young
    Section 4: 20/20 Isn't All There is to Vision
    Section 5: Eye Exercises
Chapter 9: Vision Diet
Chapter 10: Common Eye Drugs and Contraindications for Vision,
         and Drugs Used to Treat Specific Visual Disorders

Summary of TCM Patterns and Acupuncture Treatment Points by Eye Condition
Local and Distal Points, and Their Functions for Eye Conditions
Common TCM Patterns Found in Eye Conditions and Acupuncture Points Used
Acupuncture Points by Zang-Fu Meridian Used for Eye Conditions
Major Points and Functions - Detailed Description
Acupuncture Point Combinations for the Eyes
Summary of Herbal Formulas for Eye Conditions
Summary of Eye Conditions, Related Herbal Formulas and TCM Patterns
Herbs and Herbal Formulas Used for Eye Conditions by Zang-Fu Constitution
Common Herbs Used for Eye Conditions
Research Studies on Acupuncture and Treatment of Eye Conditions
Acupuncture Research and MRI's
Vision Care in China
Miscellaneous Information
Glossary
Organizations
List of Sources
Related Studies
Western Nutrient Protocols by Eye Condition, Therapeutic Dosages and Recommended Products
Summary of Western Nutrients and Recommended Dosages for Specific Eye Conditions
Contact Information & www.naturaleyecare.com

General Index

* Includes: Refractive Eye Conditions: Myopia, Astigmatism, Hyperopia, Presbyopia; Functional Eye Conditions: Amblyopia, Stabismus; External Eye Conditions: Blepharitis, Chalazions, Styes, Ptosis, Conjunctivitis and Chronic Eye Conditions: Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Dry Eyes, Floaters, Optic Neuritis & Optic Atrophy, Color Blindness, Pterygium, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Photophobia, Poor Night Vision

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