Dry Eye: What Is It and What Can Patients Do About It - Dr. Stephen McIntosh

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Dry Eye: What Is It and What Can Patients Do About It - Dr. Stephen McIntosh

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Mar 8, 2021

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Dr. Stephen McIntosh explains what dry eye is and how it can be recognized and treated, drawing on years of experience as an optometrist practising in diverse rural and urban settings.

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Mar 8, 2021

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Authentic conversations about the knowledge gaps in ophthalmology and eye care, with guests hailing from ophthalmology and optometry clinics, vision research labs, industry, private companies, and the low vision community.

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Dry Eye: What Is It and What Can Patients Do About It - Dr. Stephen McIntosh: Dr. Stephen McIntosh explains what dry eye is and how it can be recognized and treated, drawing on years of experience as an optometrist practising in diverse rural and urban settings. by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast
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The evolution and Future Of Accessibility At Google - Laura Allen: Laura Allen - Head of Strategy, Accessibility, and Disability Inclusion at Google - shares her journey from 10-year-old child with unexplained vision loss to a leader and force for change in the world of accessible technology. Laura further highlight... by BroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast
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Dry Eye: What Is It and What Can Patients Do About It - Dr. Stephen McIntosh

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