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Robert Abel, M.D.
Dr. Robert Abel is a member of LLuminari, the parent company of BeWell.com. He is Editor of the Vision Care Community for BeWell― the first social network that connects members with evidence-based content and dialogue from leading experts.
Dr. Abel 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. A board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Abel is on the staff of the Christiana Care Health System. He founded and was Medical Director of the Medical Eye Bank of Delaware. He teaches locally and internationally on numerous subjects, including cornea, cataract and nutrition. 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 magazine
Dr 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.
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