Paul Chous, M.A., O.D.

Dr. Paul Chous received his undergraduate education at Brown University and the University of California at Irvine, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in 1985. He received his Masters Degree in 1986 and his Doctorate of Optometry in 1991, both with highest honors from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Chous was selected as the Outstanding Graduating Optometrist in 1991. He has practiced in Renton, Kent, Auburn and Tacoma, Washington for the last 12 years, emphasizing diabetic eye disease and diabetes education. Dr. Chous has been a Type 1 diabetic since 1968. He lives in Maple Valley, Washington with his wife and son.

About the Author

Dr. Paul Chous is the recent author of a critically acclaimed book for patients and health care providers on diabetes and the eye, Diabetic Eye Disease: Lessons From A Diabetic Eye Doctor – How To Avoid Blindness and Get Great Eye Care (Fairwood Press). He may be reached via his web site at http://www.diabeticeyes.com.

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