Using Mindfulness to Improve Health

09/28/20 • 21 min

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a challenging health diagnosis or medical condition? Did you know that lifestyle modifications and positive thinking can help? Dr. Timothy Murray interviews retina specialist Dr. Tara McCannel of the UCLA Stein Eye Institute about simple mindfulness and lifestyle habits we can all adopt to improve our overall health and wellbeing.

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What is a Retina Specialist?

Retina specialist Dr. Nina Berrocal of the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute joins Dr. Timothy Murray to discuss what a retina specialist is and when to seek their expert care. Tune in to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of retina diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) diabetic retinopathy as well as how specialized care by a retina specialist can save and improve vision.
Resources:

Find your retina specialist at asrs.org/FindYourRetinaSpecialist
Access condition-specific web pages and printable facts sheet via the Retina Health Series: asrs.org/RetinaHealthSeries
Seeing a retina specialist soon? Download and print out this Preparing for Your Retina Appointment guide.

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Medicare Open Enrollment

Retina specialist Dr. John Thompson of the Wilmer Eye Institute and ASRS EVP Jill Blim join Dr. Murray to discuss Medicare Open Enrollment and what retina patients need to know in order to select a plan that’s right for them.

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