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A Focus on Diabetic Retinopathy

Recorded on 5/21/2009
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Many patients don't realize that complications from diabetes can lead to possible blindness. With nearly 24 million Americans living with diabetes, this is an issue that touches a wide range of people. Join us for a live program, featuring two leading retina specialists, as well as a patient who has been living well with diabetic retinopathy for over 20 years, to get the latest information and your questions answered.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Richard S. Munsen, M.D. Richard S. Munsen, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Harborview Medical Center, UW Medicine
Dr. Richard Munsen received his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at the Univeristy of Michigan Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He is board certified in Ophthalmology and currently holds the position of an assistant clinical professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Washingon Medical... more >

Gurunadh A. Vemulakonda, M.D. Gurunadh A. Vemulakonda, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology , Harborview Medical Center, UW Medicine
Dr. Vemulakonda is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. He received his medical degree, as well as completed his residency at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Vemulakonda also completed a retinal fellowship at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Sciences University. His numerous clinical interests involve... more >

Jack Sullivan,
Diabetic Retinopathy Patient, Harborview Medical Center, UW Medicine
Seventy-five-year-old Jack Sullivan, of Seattle, WA, has been living with diabetic retinopathy for over 20 years. He continues to do all the activities he loves, which include life as an avid sailor and world traveler. more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Jack’s Story LISTEN
  3. Signs and Symptoms and Risk Factors LISTEN
  4. Diagnosis and Treatment Options LISTEN
  5. Recovering From Treatment LISTEN
  6. Listeners’ Questions LISTEN
  7. Closing Comments LISTEN

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