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

(Advisory Board Member) 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 has practiced optometry with a special emphasis on diabetic eye disease and diabetes education for 20 years in the State of Washington, winning the American Diabetes Association’s Distinguished Public Service Award in 1998.

Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of DME, Update, Part 2

Feb 8, 2015 Clinical Presentations, Prevention 3,524 views

With this week’s Homerun Slides, we delve further into the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). We look at Macular Laser Therapy and why, although it can be very effective, it isn’t necessarily the best solution available today. Now, with new drugs on the market such as Avastin, Lucentis, and Eylea, …

Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of DME, Update, Part 1

Feb 2, 2015 Clinical Presentations, Prevention 4,177 views

With this week’s Homerun Slides, we begin a new series, courtesy of Dr. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, focused on Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). With this first set of slides, we review what DME is, its symptoms, risk factors, relationship with high blood sugars, some medications, and some of the …

Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Eye Disease, Part 7 of 7

Jul 25, 2011 Clinical Presentations 2,615 views

This week we conclude out special seven part from Dr. Paul Chous with slides on the newest therapies for Diabetic Retinopathy….

Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Eye Disease, Part 2 of 7

Jun 20, 2011 Clinical Presentations 2,249 views

This week we continue our special series on Diabetic Eye Disease with the second set of slides from Paul Chous….

New Blood Glucose Meters With the Eye Care Professional In Mind

Mar 11, 2008 Featured Writers 3,077 views

Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO has had type one diabetes for over 30 years. He knows first hand the value of testing his glucose. Today he focuses on the New Blood Glucose Meters With the Eye Care Professional In Mind

Management of Diabetic Retinopathy in the 21st Century

Nov 6, 2007 Featured Writers 3,194 views

Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. and Type 1 diabetic since 1968 brings us an update on the Management of Diabetic Retinopathy in the 21st Century

Diabetic Retinopathy Without Diabetes?

Aug 16, 2005 Featured Writers 6,163 views

This week Paul Chous, M.A., O.D., reflects on some data from the DPP, showing how pre-diabetes patients can develop Retinopathy. Paul, who has had type one diabetes for 38 years specializes in Diabetes Eye Care and has crafted a great explanation in Diabetic Retinopathy Without Diabetes?

Are There Clinically Detectable Antecedents To Diabetic Retinopathy?

Jan 25, 2005 Featured Writers 2,566 views

Can evaluating retinal photoreceptor (rod and cone) distribution and function be used as an indicator of oncoming diabetic retinopathy? Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry evaluates the possibility in his feature Are There Clinically Detectable Antecedents To Diabetic Retinopathy?

Hemodynamic Risk Factors in the Development of Vision Threatening Diabetic Retin

Sep 28, 2004 Featured Writers, MODY/LADA, Ophthalmology 3,101 views

Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry Type 1 diabetic since 1968 Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness for persons under age 74 in the US. Recognized risk factors for the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy include disease duration, poor glycemic control, hypertension and disease sub-type. …

The Many Faces of Diabetic Eye Disease: The Ocular Media

Jul 2, 2004 Featured Writers 2,698 views

Paul Chous, M.A., O.D. Doctor of Optometry Type 1 diabetic since 1968

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