Vision as We Age: Understanding Common Eye Conditions

As we age, our eyes undergo natural changes, and the risk of certain eye disorders increases. In this webinar recording, Dr. Nina Ahuja discusses the most common and significant eye conditions affecting older adults, including an overview of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Get a clear understanding of these conditions, their symptoms, and the latest treatment options.

00:00 Overview of the role of various eye care professionals
4:40 How the eye works
6:45 What is age-related macular degeneration?
14:40 What are cataracts?
26:24 What is glaucoma?
33:00 What is diabetic retinopathy?
39:23 What causes 'dry eye' and how can it be treated?
42:04 What are floaters and how can they be prevented or treated?
45:18 How does laser surgery work? What eye conditions is it used for?
47:40 What can you do to promote eye health?


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Dr. Nina Ahuja attended medical school at McMaster University, followed by residency in ophthalmology at University of Ottawa.  She began her surgical practice in Hamilton and has worked with medical students and residents for nearly two decades. Over the years, she has won numerous awards for excellence in teaching and for contributions to residency education. She has held several local and national leadership positions, including Residency Program Director, Academic Division Head, President for the Association of Canadian University of Professors of Ophthalmology (ACUPO), and others. Dr. Ahuja is founder of Docs in Leadership, an organization she created to provide leadership education to healthcare professionals and students. Author of the bestselling book, “Stress in Medicine: Lessons Learned Through My Years as a Surgeon, from Med School to Residency, and Beyond,” Dr. Ahuja is a sought-after speaker and has been an invited guest on several podcasts in Canada, the United States and Europe to speak about her expertise in physician leadership, wellness, and equity diversity and inclusion in medicine.

Dr. Anthony Levinson is a Professor at McMaster University and a physician who works in the area of consultation-liaison psychiatry in Hamilton, Ontario. He leads the design and development of multimedia content, including online learning about various topics related to healthy aging for the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal.

This talk is presented as a partnership between the Optimal Aging Portal and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Disclaimer: These videos are provided for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for advice from your own health care professional. The videos may be used for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal ([email protected]).