What Eye Disease Treatment Innovations Excite You?

What Eye Disease Treatment Innovations Excite You? (0:20)

Like many other diseases, prevention and early treatment are key in halting the progression of eye issues. In this video, HealthMaker Steve McLeod, MD, chair of Ophthalmology at UCSF, explains why diagnostics and therapies are so critical.

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We have a tremendous opportunities in terms of diagnostic because I think that we have so many a lot of therapeutic options that if we can get them out there earlier then that's a real potential for aiding individual.

Stephen McLeod, MD

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About Stephen McLeod, MD

Stephen McLeod, MD, is chair of ophthalmology at UCSF. He specializes in refractive surgery, cataracts and corneal disease. He has focused on the development of an intraocular lens to restore near vision to cataract surgery patients.

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