Climate Change and Eye Disease: Eye Health and Blindness in a Hostile Environment by Scott Fraser offers a thorough examination of how climate change is impacting ocular health. The book explores a variety of eye conditions that are being influenced or aggravated by environmental changes, such as increased temperatures, air pollution, and shifting weather patterns.
Fraser addresses issues like dry eye disease, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and the growing risks of eye infections linked to climate-driven factors like mosquito and tick-borne diseases. He also discusses the broader implications for eyecare accessibility including current educational and prophylactic strategies that are being implemented to improve eye health in the midst of a changing climate.
The book is structured in a clear, accessible way, with each chapter focusing on a specific aspect of climate change’s impact on eye health. The text is well-supported by additional references to support the reader’s further research. However, it could improve on including a combination of informative diagrams, tables, and summary boxes that would help distil key points for easier understanding.
Climate Change and Eye Disease seems to be aimed primarily at eyecare professionals although it is written in a manner that is understandable and easy to follow for anyone who may take an interest. It is especially valuable for those concerned with the future challenges of eye health in the face of environmental shifts. The book’s evidence-based approach also makes it a useful resource for researchers and public health experts interested in the intersection of climate science and ocular health. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or member of the general public, this book provides essential insights into a rapidly growing area of concern, making it a must-read for those wanting to understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change on eye disease.
