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Vision as we age: Understanding common eye conditions

Jun 11, 2024 - McMaster University - 50 minutes

As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes, and the risk of certain eye disorders increases. In this webinar recording, Dr. Nina Ahuja discusses the most common and significant eye conditions affecting older adults, including an overview of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Get a clear understanding of these conditions, their symptoms, and the latest treatment options.

Learn the answers to the following questions:

00:00 What are the roles of various eye care professionals?
4:40 How does the eye work?
6:45 What is age-related macular degeneration?
14:40 What are cataracts?
26:24 What is glaucoma?
33:00 What is diabetic retinopathy?
39:23 What causes 'dry eye' and how can it be treated?
42:04 What are floaters and how can they be prevented or treated?
45:18 How does laser surgery work? What eye conditions is it used for?
47:40 What can you do to promote eye health?

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Nina Ahuja

Dr. Nina Ahuja is an ophthalmologist and an Associate Clinical Professor, Surgery at McMaster University. Over the years, she has won numerous awards for excellence in teaching and for contributions to residency education. She is the founder of ‘Docs in Leadership’, an organization she created to provide leadership education to healthcare professionals and students and is the author of the bestselling book, “Stress in Medicine: Lessons Learned Through My Years as a Surgeon, from Med School to Residency, and Beyond”.

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Anthony Levinson

Dr. Anthony J. Levinson is a Professor at McMaster University and holds the John R. Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research and Instructional Development. One of the co-leaders of the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal, Dr. Levinson is also a psychiatrist with a special interest in medical psychiatry and neuropsychiatry. His area of research interest includes online learning to improve healthcare provider and patient education.

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