Robert Abel, Jr., M.D.

Eye Health

Eyes don't get sick by themselves, and an eye cannot be treated without attending to your overall health. Dr. Robert Abel, Jr., author and board certified ophthalmologist joins the show to provide information not only about your eyes, but about their connection to your mind and body.

Robert Abel, M.D., is a board certified ophthalmologist and on the Christiana Care Health System staff. He earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in 1969, completed his ophthalmology residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital, and was a Cornea Fellow at the University of Florida. Dr. Abel is a former Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University. He founded and has been Medical Director of the Medical Eye Bank of Delaware. He teaches locally and internationally on numerous subjects, including cornea, cataract and nutrition. In addition, he instructs the Cornea Microsurgery Workshops at the Academy of Ophthalmology meetings annually and has been on the Academy's Committee of International Ophthalmology. Dr. Abel has done active research on corneal transplants, corneal pathology, contact lenses and drugs as they relate to the eye. He holds two patents on artificial corneas and has received the AAO Honor Award and the Senior Honor Award.Dr. Abel is the author of the popular new book, The Eye Care Revolution, which teaches patients how to treat and reverse common vision problems. He was voted "TOP DOC" by Delaware Today magazineDr Abel is the foremost Ophthalmologist in complementary medicine and has been sought after as a national and international speaker. He has worked in Mexico, India, and the Middle East helping to sponsor eye banks. He was a founding member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Committee of International Ophthalmology. In his spare time he practices Tai-Chi, studies alternative medicine systems, and practices the healthy living he preaches.

Kensington Health

Dr. Mike Roizen

11 / 14 / 2009