Links:Our eyes are working for us every second we're awake. Yet eye health often falls at the bottom of our wellness priority lists, taken for granted until problems arise.
Keeping your eyes healthy doesn't just protect your vision - it can prevent serious health problems down the road. But when you have a question about your eyesight, should you see an ophthalmologist and an optometrist? ChristianaCare ophthalmologists Dr. Benjamin Chaon and Dr. Tomilade Adepoju join us to discuss the difference between the two types of providers and when to escalate your care beyond corrective lenses. They also share important information about common eye conditions such as dry eye, inflammatory eye disease, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, along with critical warning signs that everyone should be aware of.
Don't be left in the dark over what's happening with your vision. Listen now for an eye-opening conversation to protect your precious sight.
Benjamin Chaon, MD, is Medical Director of the Wilmington Eye Clinic, and member of the Christiana Care Department of Ophthalmology. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases, such as iritis, scleritis, retinitis, and ocular infectious diseases, as well as the medical treatment of retinal diseases, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases. Dr. Chaon also performs both routine and complex cataract surgeries, using the latest cutting-edge technology.
Tomilade Adepoju, MD, is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating patients diagnosed with glaucoma and other related eye diseases. Her focus includes helping her patients with general ophthalmic needs, ranging from diabetic eye care to routine eye exams. She works with her patients and families to understand their eye disease diagnosis and to create a comprehensive eye care plan.
