Diagnosing and Treating Computer‐Related Vision Problems, by James E.Sheedy, Peter G.Shaw‐McMinn. Boston: Butterworth‐Heinemann, 2003. Pages: 288. Price: $49.95. ISBN 0‐7506‐7404‐0.

Diagnosing and Treating Computer-Related Vision Problems, by James E. Sheedy, Peter G. Shaw-McMinn. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003. Pages: 288. Price: $49.95. ISBN 0-7506-7404-0. Headaches, eyestrain, and other computer-related vision discomforts are among the more frequent complaints turning up in today's optometric practices. Diagnosing and Treating Computer-Related Vision Problems is a well-written, easy to read text that addresses the modern day visual concerns of the computer-user patient. The context of the book is divided into 14 chapters that contain scientific, referenced information. The first chapter provides an overview of the numerous vision and eye problems of computer users. The next chapter demonstrates the ways to build your reputation and position your office as an expert in this burgeoning area. Chapters 3 to 7 review the diagnosis and treatment of various refractive errors, accommodative and binocular vision disorders, presbyopic concerns, and pathological conditions that can impact the computer-user patient. The next four chapters discuss environmental concerns such as lighting, reflections, ergonomic issues, and display terminal characteristics that affect vision along with the necessary recommendations to reduce these problems. The remainder of the book provides more information on becoming an expert in computer vision-related problems along with excellent tools for marketing these services to patients. These chapters have a nice array of tables, figures, and boxes that highlight the main topics discussed in the written text. The appendixes at the conclusion of many chapters contain excellent examples of handouts, questionnaires, and forms that can be used in the optometric practice. This book is a valuable resource and practical guide for the eye care practitioner who is commonly faced with patients who exhibit computer-related vision disorders. Likewise, this text is recommended for the student who wishes to learn the latest diagnostic and management techniques for patients with problems related to computer usage.