RESCHEDULED: Vision and Eye Health is Topic of New SVH Informational Series, “Conversation With A Doctor”

September 26, 2017

Because of the current emergency, Sonoma Valley Hospital’s “Maintaining Healthy Eyes As We Age” with Dr. Michael Saidel, an Ophthalmologist, has been rescheduled from next week (Oct 23) to Monday, November 6.

“Conversation With A Doctor” is a new informational series sponsored by Sonoma Valley Hospital, providing an opportunity for the community to meet physicians associated with the hospital and learn more about recent developments in their areas of expertise. The number of attendees will be limited to allow for informal discussion and audience questions.

The first discussion in the series will feature Michael Saidel, MD, an Ophthalmologist new to Sonoma, who will discuss “Maintaining Healthy Eyes As We Age.” It will be held on Monday, November 6 in the Hospital’s Basement Conference Room, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Because of the limited seating, RSVPs are required. To reserve a place, please contact Celia Kruse de la Rosa at 707.935.5257 or ckrusedelarosa@sonomavalleyhospital.org

Conversation With A Doctor: “Maintaining Healthy Eyes As We Age” will discuss what we need to know about maintaining our vision and ensuring healthy eyes as we age, with a discussion of such common problems as cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. Dr. Saidel is an Ophthalmologist who came to Sonoma after serving as a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Chicago in addition to private practice. He has written a number of articles and published two books on ophthalmology that are perennial best sellers.