The impact of the worldwide obesity epidemic on public health primarily focuses on diabetes, heart disease, etc.
What is often overlooked is the impact on our eyesight.
A nationally respected neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. David Bellows, joins Dr. Robert Abel to share his experiences with patients who have had a variety of eye disorders that can only be diagnosed and managed by a specialist in both eye care and neurological diseases.
Dr. Bellows also discusses symptoms and treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Do You Need a Neuro-Ophthalmologist?
Learn how a neuro-ophthalmologist can help you.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: wizard_of_eyes/1549we1c.mp3
- Featured Speaker: David A. Bellows, MD, FACS
- Guest Website: The Medical Eye Center
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Guest Bio:
Dr. David A. Bellows is an ophthalmologist who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma. He has served on the faculty of Tufts/New England Medical Center and has also served as past chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Catholic Medical Center and Director of its Laser Vision Correction Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and the European Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. He is a member of the editorial staff of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Robert Abel, Jr., MD
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The Wizard of Eyes
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