Learn about retinal diseases and some of the more common conditions that are seen and treated by retinal specialists. UCSF ophthalmologist Dr. Melissa Neuwelt explains how the eye works, what an eye exam looks for, conditions that may be found and treatments. Then Dr. Jacque Duncan discusses diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness among working age adults in the United States. Recorded on 05/19/2021. [9/2021] [Show ID: 37143]

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00:00 Start
00:15 Demystifying Retinal Diseases Melissa Neuwalt
45:38 Diabetic Retinopathy Jacque L. Duncan
01:09:18 Q&A

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