CIHR Café Scientifique presents Science on tap – quench your interest
Glaucoma: the silent thief of vision
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. This disease progresses painlessly and often without symptoms, making it difficult to detect until the damage is permanent. The exact causes of glaucoma are not clearly understood and there is no cure.
Our Café Panel from the Ophthalmology Department at Queen’s University will discuss the different types of Glaucoma, how it is diagnosed and how research may lead to new and improved treatments for glaucoma patients.
Café Scientifiques are community events about the latest ideas and issues in science and technology in an informal setting. It’s not a lecture! It’s a place for group discussion – and your involvement is the most important ingredient. All community members are invited and refreshments will be served.
Tuesday February 28, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Confederation Place Hotel
237 Ontario St. (at Brock), Kingston
Panel Experts:
- Dr. Sherif El-Defrawy, MD, PhD, Chair and Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University
- Dr. Robert Campbell, MD, Program Director and Asst. Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University
- Dr. Delan Jinapriya, MD, Asst. Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University
Moderator:
- Marleen Trotter, Producer
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