Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Yassine J. Daoud
Posters: J Clin Exp Ophthalmol
This method id used for treating neuro-ophthalmological disorders of the organ of vision caused by optic nerve atrophy; partial optic nerve atrophy; Leber's optic atrophy; optic neuritis; toxic optic neuropathies; traumatic optic neuropathies; pigmentary degeneration of retina; cortical blindness by administering a therapeutically effective amount of Donepezil hydrochloride or ARICEPT� according to a specifically designed technology, which has been used by the author for 15 years. A method of treating of the diseases of the organ of vision: neuropathy of various genesis, optic atrophy, pigmentary degeneration of retina in adults consisting in administering donepezil hydrochloride (ARICEPT�) in the dosage 2.5-5 mg, one or two times a day in 3-15 courses of treatment 20-25 days each. The treatment according to this method substantially improves visual functions. A method of treating of the diseases of the organ of vision: optic nerve atrophy in children at the age of 5 and over consisting in administering donepezil hydrochloride (ARICEPT�) in the dosage 0.625-1.5 mg, one or two times a day in 3-15 courses of treatment 20-25 days each. The treatment substantially improves visual functions.
Yassine J. Daoud specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disorders including Fuchs dystrophy and keratoconus. Daoud received his M.D. degree from Harvard Medical School and completed an internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was the recipient of the ?Best Bedside Skills? Teamwork Award. His ophthalmology residency was completed at Duke University Eye Center and he completed his cornea fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute. In addition to his commitment to excellent patient care, Daoud is a published author in multiple ophthalmology journals and is involved in research to improve ocular health.