David S. Boyer MD

I'm sad to say that this was one of the better books out there, of those written by professionals. It's probably the most up to date, having been published in 2012. One of the positives is that the font is very large (and if you are experiencing vision loss, this is a kindness that cannot be overstated). I read the first few chapters thoroughly, and then started skimming some of the others, when I realized that there wasn't going to be much that was new (to me) in there.

It's a decent enough resource if the subject is new to you, but I strongly recommend getting a copy of the book by Daniel L. Roberts (http://www.librarything.com/work/3552032) instead. After reading just the first two chapters, I had a perspective that I did not have before, and have bought that book on Amazon.

As I'd said, if the subject is new to you, this is probably the most updated book you'll find, and it's a good start to understanding what type of macular degeneration you have, and whether or not there are treatment options you might be able to take advantage of. Not a bad little book, and a decent enough reference. Amazon sells it new from less than 20 bucks, and you can probably get it used for even less than that. If you're trying to understand AMD (Age related Macular Degeneration), it's helpful. It's just awfully thin.… (altro)

What ages would I recommend it too? – Fourteen and up.

Length? – Most of a day’s read.

Characters? – None.

Setting? – Real world of macular degeneration.

Written approximately? – 2012.

Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Limited.

Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? More infor on living with vision loss.

Short storyline:

Notes for the reader: This book seems kinda limited. It does offer pictures, which many of the others do not. Just kinda thin, and not a lot of information.… (altro)