The Wizard of Eyes

Learn about the many causes of blurry vision and symptoms to look out for.

Did you know glasses are not your only option for optimal vision?

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Featured Speaker Ravi Patel, MD
Book Title The
Guest Website Atlantic Eye Physicians
Guest Bio Dr. Ravi Patel is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and practices at Atlantic Eye Physicians in Monmouth County, NJ. His practice sub-specializes in corneal disease and refractive surgery. He is currently on the faculty at Wills Eye Hospital where he teaches residents and fellows about the latest options in corneal refractive surgery. His innovative approach with modern technology allows patients a fully customized treatment where there is no one size fits all.
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Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

What you can do about your saggy, droopy eyelids?

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Featured Speaker Ari D. Abel, MD
Guest Website Abel Center
Guest Bio Dr. Ari Abel has performed his ophthalmology training at the Wilmer Institute of Johns Hopkins and then did additional training in Plastic Surgery of the face and eyes. He is board certified by the American Academies of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgeons. He practices in Wilmington, Delaware.
Length (mins) 10
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Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

Learn the difference between observation and vision when it comes to the natural world.

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Featured Speaker Fredrick Darke, Author & Photographer
Book Title The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden
Guest Website Rick Darke
Guest Bio Rick Darke heads Rick Darke LLC, a Pennsylvania-based consulting firm focused on landscape ethics, photography, and contextual design. Darke's work blends art, ecology, and cultural geography in the design and management of living landscapes. Projects include botanic gardens, parks, scenic byways, transportation corridors, corporate and collegiate campuses, conservation developments, residential landscapes, and post-industrial brownfield sites.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

What should you expect during your eye exam?

Learn how the eyes and brain are intimately connected for depth perception, memory, and so much more.

Learn how to choose eye glasses to fit your needs, lifestyle and personality.

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Featured Speaker Amanda Cox, Licensed Optician
Guest Website Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants
Guest Bio Amanda Cox has worked in multiple optometric and ophthalmologic practices, as well as driving a van and fitting glasses for under-served communities in Delaware. Her personal and professional skills have earned her numerous distinctions in the field of opticianry.
Length (mins) 10
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Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

Learn about the importance of early eye exams in children, as well as ways to make them more enjoyable.

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Featured Speaker Jamie C. Wohlhagen, OD
Guest Website Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants
Guest Bio Dr. Jamie C. Wohlhagen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lehigh University and earned a Bachelor of Science in the Visual Sciences and a Doctor of Optometry degree at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Philadelphia. Dr. Wohlhagen served as Class President of 2012 and was awarded membership to the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. She works at Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants in both pediatric and comprehensive eye care.
Length (mins) 10
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Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

Free eye exams and free glasses for needy kids may be going national.

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Featured Speaker Damian Carroll
Guest Website Vision to Learn
Guest Twitter Account @visiontolearn
Guest Bio Damian Carroll's national director and manager of external relations for Vision to Learn, a nonprofit organization providing free eye exams and eyeglasses to schoolchildren in low income communities. As national director, Mr. Carroll is responsible for overseeing the expansion of the program to new states. He also coordinates fund-raising events, media, relationship building, policy advocacy and managing the organization.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

Learn all you need to know about glaucoma and its six sub-types.