Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
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Susan A Primo

Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Eye Center, Atlanta, Georgia

Biography

Susan Primo, OD, MPH, FAAO, is director of Optometry Services and Low Vision Services. She specializes in vision rehabilitation to assist visually-impaired patients through the evaluation and prescription of low vision devices. Her research interests are in strategic public health approaches to address visual impairment and loss (especially due to glaucoma) and to reduce racial disparities in vision healthcare. Dr. Primo is a known expert in low vision research and visual health disparities.

Publications

The Implantable Miniature Telescope and Quality of Life Improvements in Patients with End-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive, degenerative eye disease that leads to central vision loss in people older than 60. End-stage AMD, for which there is no cure, is the leading cause of blindness in highincome countries. Often underappreciated by physicians, AMD is an important public health problem as patients can experience ... Read More»

Susan A Primo

Review Article: J Community Med Health Educ 7:562

DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711.1000562

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