Common conditions and interest areas shall be discussed by College of Medicine (and by happenstance, DOVS residency) alumni who are experts in their subspecialties:
Millions of people worldwide suffer from blindness due to cataract. In people over the age of 40, cataract is the most common cause of vision loss. Cataract-induced blindness is preventable and curable through surgery.
In this webinar, Dr. Cesar Ramon G. Espiritu will talk about Cataract and Cataract Surgery.
In his reaction, Dr. Reynaldo E. Santos will talk about the projects of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology and the Department of Health in addressing blindness due to cataract in the Philippines.
When: Wed., July 26, 12-1 PM (Manila time)
Age-related Macular degeneration (ARMD) is the loss of vision in the center of the visual field. While it does not result in complete blindness, loss of central vision due to ARMD makes it hard to perform activities of daily life, such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces. ARMD typically occurs in people older than 50 years, and is the 4th leading cause of blindness worldwide.
In this webinar, Dr. Darby E. Santiago will talk about the causes, prevention, and management of ARMD.
In his reaction, Dr. Rainier Victor A. Covar will talk about Low-Vision Aids and adaptive devices that can maximize the remaining peripheral vision in those suffering from central blindness due to ARMD.
When: Wed., August 2, 12-1 PM (Manila time)
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause optic nerve damage, and can result in irreversible vision loss and blindness. Anyone can get glaucoma, for reasons not fully understood. Glaucoma tend to run in families, and most often occur in people over 60 years. Early detection and treatment of glaucoma can protect eyes against serious vision loss.
In this webinar, Dr. Margarita Lat-Luna will talk about detection and treatment of glaucoma in the elderly.
In her reaction, Dr. Shelley F. Dela Vega will talk about increasing medical compliance in the elderly.
When: Wed., August 9, 12-1 PM (Manila time)
Many menopausal women suffer from dry, itchy eyes, without knowing that dry eye syndrome is a symptom of menopause. Symptoms like dryness, light sensitivity, foreign body sensation, and blurring of vision can be improved without any invasive medical intervention.
In this webinar, Dr. Ruben Lim Bon Siong will talk about the role menopause plays in the development of Dry Eye Syndrome, and how this can be treated.
In her reaction, Dr. Joy Jimenez-Bautista will talk about the treatment of menopause.
When: Wed., August 16, 12-1 PM (Manila time)
Diabetic retinopathy is a major complication of diabetes, and if untreated, can lead to blindness. Nearly half of people with diabetes will develop some degree of diabetic retinopathy during their lifetime. Diabetic retinopathy has become a growing cause of vision loss in adults of working age.
In this webinar, Dr. Paolo Antonio S. Silva will talk about the diagnosis and management of Diabetic Retinopathy.
In her reaction, Dr. Joy Arabelle Castillo-Fontanilla will talk about the Management of Microvascular and Macrovascular Complications in Diabetes Mellitus.
When: Wed., August 23, 12-1 PM (Manila time)
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