Aging can bring about changes that may weaken your eyes. Fortunately, there are advances in treatment that can help.
To learn about diagnosing and treating eye diseases and disorders common in older people, the public is invited to attend Winthrop-University Hospital’s free Health Update for Seniors community education program, “New Advances in Eye Care,” on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 1:15 PM.
Nazanin Barzideh, MD, an Attending Ophthalmologist at Winthrop who specializes in surgery of the retina, will discuss the latest advances in treatment for common eye problems, focusing on macular degeneration and vision loss resulting from diabetes. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.
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The program begins with the lecture at 1:15 p.m. and will be followed by blood pressure checks at 2:45 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
