Recommended Books on Myopia
Rethinking the National Security of Pakistan: The Price of Strategic Myopia Policy-makers in South Asia, the Middle East and the Asian Pacific, decision-makers in the OECD countries, organizations and specialists in academe, will all find this publication indispensable. It presents an integrated model of national security that emphasizes military and non-military determinants. In the light of this model, it analyzes Pakistan's defense policies over the last half-century and proposes a radical reform of Pakistan's military organization. In addition to offering a comprehensive look at national security, this book provides coherent, interrelated analysis of the key issues such as political leadership, social and economic development and foreign policy.
"Scholarly research is well melded with practical observation on what Faruqui so accurately calls the "strategic culture" of Pakistan. The future of the sub-continent depends on human development, not that of weapons and warfare. Faruqui makes his points tellingly and readably." Colonel Brian Cloughley, Defense Analyst, New Zealand "Dr. Faruqui has written a persuasive and lucid account of Pakistan's current strategic situation; this wise book should be read carefully in Pakistan and by those who wish to understand how this important state might best negotiate its multiple security dilemmas." Stephen Philip Cohen, The Brookings Institution, Washington DC, USA "Dr. Ahmad Faruqui pulls together hard economic and security data and cogent arguments to make a strong case for a thorough revision of Pakistan's security policies. Emphasizing the need of adopting an integrated approach to national security that takes into account military as well as societal security, his work presents an incisive analysis of Pakistan's security dilemma, economic development issues, the Kashmir problem and the size and strength of the military. The notion of expanded security involving social cohesion, political strength, economic development, diplomatic support and military readiness offers an alternative perspective that is expected to generate a debate on Pakistan's security approaches." HASAN-ASKARI RIZVI, Political and Defense Consultant, former Quaid-i-Azam Professor of Pakistan Studies, Columbia University, New York, USA
Myopia and the Control of Eye Growth - Symposium No. 155 Myopia and the Control of Eye Growth Chairman: J. Wallman 1990 Myopia is the most common disorder of the eye, affecting 800f the population in some countries. Its basis remains uncertain; recent developments of animal models of myopia have permitted experimental tests of hypotheses about possible aetiological causes. This symposium covers the normal growth of the eye and the involvement of metabolism, accommodation and other factors in normal and abnormal growth. The deficiencies that lead to myopia and other refractive disorders are discussed. Aspects of retinal anatomy and physiology relevant to the understanding of the biological factors limiting visual resolution are described. The effects of neurotransmitters and neurotoxins on eye growth reveal information about the nature of normal and experimentally manipulated eye growth and development. The multiplicity of theories about the aetiology of myopia has led to numerous therapeutic approaches; the effectiveness of such therapies is debated. Animal models of myopia have demonstrated the importance of patterned visual input to the developing eye and the ability of the eye to recover if the constraint that caused the myopia is removed early enough. These findings are significant for the detection and correction of myopia in newborn human infants. Other Ciba Foundation Symposia: No 126 Selective neuronal death Chairman: H. Wisniewski 1987 ISBN 0 471 91092 9 No 143 The biology of hyaluronan Chairman: T.C. Laurent 1989 ISBN 0 471 92305 2 No 146 Photosensitizing compounds: their chemistry, biology and clinical use Chairman: T.J. Dougherty 1989 ISBN 0 471 92308 7 No 149 Human genetic information: science, law and ethics Chairman: Sir Gustav Nossal 1990 ISBN 0 471 92624 8
Clinical Management of Myopia Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Features current information on the epidemiology and etiology of myopia, clinical examination and prescription management, methods of myopia control or reduction, pharmaceutical agents, rigid contact lenses and orthokeratology, refractive surgery, and corneal topography measurement. For clinicians. DNLM: Myopia--epidemiology.
Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery: Practice and Principles ...provides US physicans with a complete overview of the machines, techniques, and economic and maintenance issues... contains the first in-depth discussion of LASIK and PRK procedures.
Vision And Myopia - Balancing The Future And The Now -- an EXECUTIVE HORIZONS e-Doc Leslie L. Kossoff, a leading international executive advisor, knows the value of executive vision. She also knows the power of purposeful shortsightedness. "The best executives," she posits, "live in the forest and the trees." By keeping their vision simultaneously farseeing and myopic, executives ensure that their organizations are nimble and able to respond to any and every market opportunity the moment it presents itself. In a world where change is a constant, this balanced vision is not just a skill -- it is a necessity. Kossoff is the author of two books, Executive Thinking and Managing for Quality, and served as an associate of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. This e-Doc is published by BrownHerron Publishing, with permission.Leslie L. Kossoff, a leading international executive advisor, knows the value of executive vision. She also knows the power of purposeful shortsightedness. "The best executives," she posits, "live in the forest and the trees." By keeping their vision simultaneously farseeing and myopic, executives ensure that their organizations are nimble and able to respond to any and every market opportunity the moment it presents itself. In a world where change is a constant, this balanced vision is not just a skill -- it is a necessity. Kossoff is the author of two books, Executive Thinking and Managing for Quality, and served as an associate of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. This e-Doc is published by BrownHerron Publishing, with permission.
Myopia and Nearwork This book combines theory, practice and research into the field in one complete volume.
How I Cured My Myopia: Prevent and reverse nearsightedness without glasses, contact lenses and surgery How I Cured My Myopia is an innovative book in the field of visual rehabilitation and it is completely different from everything ever published before.
Indeed, David De Angelis proposes extremely efficacious system regarding prevention and gradual treatment of refractive errors (myopia and hyperopia). De Angelis system is different from the Bates one (ocular gymnastic) since it is based on completely innovative scientific studies which have been carried out in the last fifty years (retinal defocus). The systems efficacy comes from the fact that it directly intervenes over the causes which generate myopia onset and development (overaccommmodative/near-point stress). Ocular refractive capabilitywhen adequately stimulated by the exercises that are proposed in his bookleads to gradual strengthening of ones focusing capability with consequent gradual decreasing of his refractive error. The book is documented with a huge scientific bibliography (as reference). It is addressed both to the scholars in the field and to everyone who would like to undertake a way of cure which overcomes simple wearing glasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery. How I Cured My Myopia is an innovative book in the field of visual rehabilitation and it is completely different from everything ever published before. Indeed, David De Angelis proposes extremely efficacious system regarding prevention and gradual treatment of refractive errors (myopia and hyperopia). De Angelis
Management of Complications in Refractive Surgery
The diversity of procedures that characterize modern refractive surgery makes it, both for the beginner and the experienced surgeon, necessary to have well established guidelines to face refractive complications. This lavishly illustrated guide is written by international opinion leaders with extensive experience in the practice of refractive surgery. It offers the reader practical pearls to the solution and prevention of the different complications of corneal and refractive surgery. Complications covered include: Intraoperative complications, e.g. intraocular refractive surgery, femtosecond laser, LASIK and EPILASIK, refractive lens exchange, corneal refractive surgery, early post-operative complications and late post-operative complications. All complications are described and lavishly illustrated from its pathogenesis to its treatment modalities. It provides ophthalmic surgeons with the most adequate solutions for the most frequent problems they face in their daily practice.
Reversing Nearsightedness (or Myopia) Shocked by the news that you are nearsighted. Or perhaps you have been nearsighted for a long time, and you sort of gave up on a cure—except for laser surgery. But suppose you can't afford the cost (and risk) of laser surgery.
Not to worry. There is another option. At a fraction of the cost, you can naturally reverse the myopic shape of the lens and eyeball without tampering with the cornea. And it will only take ten (10) minutes. Sounds incredible? Not really. John Will Yee has been performing this procedure, called orthoculogy (Latin for "correcting the whole eyeball"), for the last ten years. Find out how it is done.
The Ostrich Factor: Our Population Myopia Garrett Hardin, one of our leading thinkers on problems of human overpopulation, here assails the recklessness and basic ecological ignorance of economists and others who champion the idea of unbounded growth.
Hardin delivers an uncompromising critique of mainstream economic thinking. Science has long understood the limits of our environment, he notes, and yet economists consistently turn a blind eye to one feature we share with all of our planet's inhabitants--the potential for irreversible
environmental damage through overcrowding. And as humankind draws ever closer to its goal of conquering our final natural enemy--disease--the fallacy of sustainable unchecked population growth becomes more and more dangerous. Moreover, Hardin argues, rampant growth will soon force us to face many
issues that we will find quite unpalatable--most notably, that since volunteer population control will not work, we will have to turn to "democratic coercion" or "mutual coercion, mutually agreed upon" to limit growth, a policy that directly threatens long cherished personal rights. Challenging an
array of powerful taboos, Hardin takes aim at sacred cows on both sides of the political fence--affirmative action, multiculturalism, current immigration policies, and the greed and excess of big business and "growth intoxicated industrialists."
Hardin's forceful and cogent argument for the union of ecology and economics is a must for anyone concerned with the goal of a bountiful, yet sustainable world. Sure to spark controversy, this book underscores the urgency of our situation and reveals practical steps we must take to ensure the
long term survival of humankind.
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