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Glaucoma: Why You Should Be Getting Regular Screenings

Recorded on 3/28/2011

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Glaucoma affects more than 4 million people in the US and is a leading cause of blindness.  Because glaucoma progresses slowly over time, early detection is the key to prevent loss of vision. In this program, ophthalmologists from UW Medicine Eye Institute, will discuss diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. You’ll also hear from Carl, a graphic designer, who has benefited from treatment.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Raghu Mudumbai, M.D. Raghu Mudumbai, M.D.
Ophthalmologist, UW Associate Professor of Opthalmology, UW Medicine
Dr. Mudumbai is an ophthalmologist who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and treats patients with multiple sclerosis. He is also a UW associate professor of ophthalmology.  Dr. Mudumbai completed his medical degree at the State University of New York in Brooklyn and went on to complete an ophthalmology residency at the State University of New York, a glaucoma fellowship at New York... more >

Mark Slabaugh, M.D. Mark Slabaugh, M.D.
Ophthalmologist, UW Medicine
Dr. Mark Slabaugh is an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma at UW Medicine. He is also an assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.  Dr. Slabaugh completed his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle where he also completed a residency in ophthalmology.  He went on to a glaucoma fellowship at the University... more >

Carl Beebe,
Had Surgery for Glaucoma
Carl Beebe, a 65-year-old graphic designer, was having issues with his peripheral vision. After a routine exam they discovered there were areas within his visual field where he had complete loss of vision – he was diagnosed with glaucoma.  Up until that point, Carl had experienced no symptoms. After trying eye drops to relieve the issue, his doctors recommended surgery.... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Carl's Story LISTEN
  2. What is Glaucoma? LISTEN
  3. Testing and Check-ups LISTEN
  4. Treatment LISTEN
  5. Prevention LISTEN
  6. The Importance of Check-ups LISTEN

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