Area residents interested in learning about cataracts and the latest in treatment options are invited to attend a free community discussion hosted by Riverside on June 11 at Christopher Newport University (CNU). Chan Nguyen, M.D., Ph.D., a Riverside Medical Group Physician at Hampton Roads Eye Associates, will present “Cataract Surgery: A Clear Look at Your Choices” from 6-7 p.m. at Forbes Hall on the campus of CNU.
Nguyen, a board-certified ophthalmologist, will talk about the latest developments in cataract treatment including who’s at risk for cataracts and why, how to improve early symptoms and slow down progression, what determines a patient’s choice in lens options, and new advances in cataract surgery.
What: “Cataract Surgery: A Clear Look at Your Choices,” a free community discussion hosted by Riverside
When: Tuesday, June 11, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Forbes Hall on the campus of Christopher Newport University at 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia 23606.
RSVP: riversideonline.com/docisin
The cataract discussion is part of “The Doctor is In” free speaker series, featuring Riverside providers and other health care experts who present pertinent, health-related topics geared toward those who live in the local community. Attendees can RSVP online at riversideonline.com/docisin.