The second leading cause of blindness in the world is glaucoma, an often silent problem that slowly causes the loss of peripheral vision. It is estimated that 1 million in the U.S. have glaucoma but are not aware of it. Our guest on Line One: Your Health Connection, Dr Elizabeth Morgan, specializes in glaucoma and will discuss the prevention, risks, and treatment of this disease.
HOST: Dr. Thad Woodard
GUEST: Elizabeth Morgan, MD, Ophthalmic Associates
LIVE BROADCAST: Mon, December 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
REPEAT BROADCAST: Mon, December 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
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