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Guest Speaker: So-Yeon (Sharon) Lee, O.D., FAAO, Dipl-ABO
Hosted by: Sashah Damier, M.B.A., CRCP-I
This podcast discussion features: • Identifying the common eye conditions that affect older adults including but not limited to presbyopia, dry eyes, floaters, eyelid problems, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, • The most common causes of blindness and visual impairment in older adults,• The impact of visual impairment in older adults on their overall health management, daily living activities, and mobility/falls,• Impact of diabetes on the vision and eye health, and recommendations of proactive/preventive measures to minimize vision loss due to diabetes, and• The availability of low vision rehabilitation services for those with visual impairment to maintain their daily living skills, independence, and improve the overall quality of life. 
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: [ Ссылка ]
Nova Southeastern University: [ Ссылка ]
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: [ Ссылка ]
 
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $700K with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**

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