December 25, 2006

Dr. Brown: Introduction & Goals

Meet Dr. Brown.

The purpose of
this Podcast is...

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December 18, 2006

Directions to Our Office

Welcome to Our Office:

Click here for verbal directions to our office from:

  • Summerlin
  • North Las Vegas
  • Down Town
  • Boulder City
  • Green Valley

or

Click on Our address to Link to Mapquest:

Great Western Eye Center
123 Main Street
Any Town, USA  10019

or call Our Office at:

800-555-1234

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December 11, 2006

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

We're here today
to talk about Diabetic Retinopathy.
Dr. Brown -
What exactly is Diabetic Retinopathy?

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December 04, 2006

What are the Symptoms of
Diabetic Retinopathy?

Dr. Brown,
If I was a Diabetic,
and I had eye problems
related to Diabetes -
What are some symptoms
I may experience?

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November 27, 2006

The Importance of a Dilated Exam

Should a Diabetic Patient
have their Pupils Dilated
every time
they get their eyes examined?

 

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November 20, 2006

Initial Eye Exams &
Follow-up Examinations

When should a Diabetic
get their
First Eye Exam?
...and after that,
How often
should they be seen
by their Ophthalmologist?

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November 13, 2006

Systemic Diseases which influence
Diabetic Retinopathy

What are some Other Diseases
or Conditions
which may influence
Diabetic Retinopathy?


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November 06, 2006

What are the possible Changes in the Retina that the Doctor may find?

When an Ophthalmologist
examines a Patient's Eye
who has Diabetes -
what are some changes
the Doctor may find?


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October 30, 2006

Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy

Can you review with me
the types of Treatment
that are available
for a person who has
Diabetic Retinopathy?

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October 23, 2006

Fluorescein Angiography Testing

Fluorescein Angiography...

What is it?
and What's it used for?

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October 16, 2006

Take Home Points

As we complete this session on
Diabetic Retinopathy,
are there any
"Take Home Points"
which you would like to
review with us?


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October 09, 2006

Motivation!

When you're Diabetic -
it's no "Walk in the park."

Some days are difficult.

Look here for your Motivation...

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