Prevalent Sight-Threatening Diseases in the Asian Population

Explore prevalent sight-threatening diseases affecting the Asian population in this informative lecture by Dr. Albert Wu, a board-certified ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgery specialist. Gain insights into prevention, early detection, symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for conditions such as myopia, angle-closure glaucoma, cataracts, central serous chorioretinopathy, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome, and Behcet's disease. Learn from a national leader in stem cell therapy for eye and facial conditions, who heads the Stanford Ophthalmic Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. Discover cutting-edge treatments for vision loss and eye diseases, and take advantage of additional resources offered by Stanford Health Library, including personalized research services and mindfulness meditation guides for health-related concerns.

Introduction
Myopia Near-Sightedeness
Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Cataracts
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
Vogt Koyanagi-Harada
Behcet
Questions & Answers