If you have trouble seeing, have constant dry eyes, if you are wondering if everyone gets cataracts or sunglasses and finally, if you are wondering how vitamins can maintain the overall health of your eyes, this episode is for you! In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Nancy Holekamp, director of retina services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. Dr. Holekamp is an international speaker, consultant to numerous ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies, and was previously a professor of clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences at the Washington School of Medicine. She received her bachelor degree with honors from Wellesley as well as her medical degree from John Hopkins School of Medicine.Her expertise comes from her active role in clinical research dealing with age related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion and diabetic retinopathy and she is joining us to talk about all things eye care and what to look out for when concerned about common retinal problems. Dr. Nancy Holekamp discusses: Common eye degeneration symptoms everyone can experience with agingWhy some people have their cataracts removed and the benefits of it An in depth understanding of why our eyes get worse over timeHow to improve your vision through adapting to the new prescription in your eyesAnd more Connect with Barbara: LinkedIn: Barbara ArcherHightower Wealth AdvisorsLinkedIn: Hightower Wealth AdvisorsFacebook: Hightower Wealth AdvisorsTwitter: Hightower Wealth AdvisorsConnect with Dr. Nancy Holekamp: Nancy Holekamp- RocheAbout Our Guest:Dr. Nancy M. Holekamp is Director of Retina Services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. She is actively involved in clinical research, having been principal investigator or sub-investigator in over 35 national clinical trials dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. She has published 80 peer-reviewed publications and 22 book chapters and has given more than 120 presentations both nationally and internationally. Dr. Holekamp is a paid consultant and speaker for Roche/Genentech.

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