In this show Dr. Gracer interviews Michael Cooney, MD, an ophthalmologist specializing in diabetic eye problems and a professor at Duke University Eye Center. Diabetes is the major cause of blindness in people aged 19-70 years of age. Learn how diabetes can cause blindness, what the eye specialist is looking for during this type of eye examination, and what treatments are available to prevent blindness, or slow down the progression of this disabling condition.
After the interview Dr. Gracer explains in more detail how this type of blindness develops and goes over other precautions diabetics should be taking to keep themselves as healthy as possible.
More about Michael J. Cooney: Michael J. Cooney, MD MBA is a board certified vitreoretinal surgeon at the Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York in Manhattan. His clinical practice focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases, particularly age–related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He is actively involved in the clinical development of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for vitreoretinal disease and the training of residents and fellows at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Cooney has authored over 40 publications and book chapters and is an editor for all major ophthalmology journals.
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