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Dr. Elmquist Presents Lecture on Eye Trauma to Medical Students
Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2007

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2007) – Fort Myers ophthalmologist Dr. Trevor Elmquist presented an educational seminar on ocular emergencies to third-year medical students at Gulf Coast Hospital on Oct. 30. Dr. Elmquist has practiced ophthalmology for more than 15 years and specializes in all aspects of eye care.

Elmquist discussed diagnosis and emergency treatment procedures that give physicians the best chance to save patients’ vision in the event of serious vision threatening changes.

“There are many varieties of eye emergencies,” says Elmquist. “All ocular emergencies need fast action and proper treatment and referral. This lecture was meant to prepare students for the types of eye emergencies they’ll see in an emergency room.”

Founded in 1992 by Dr. Trevor Elmquist, Elmquist Eye Group provides comprehensive eye care to thousands of patients in the Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres area. Services include comprehensive eye exams and diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, dry eyes, glaucoma, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia and other eye conditions. A full optometric boutique is located within the office with a wide range of eyeglass options. The office is located at 12670 New Brittany Boulevard, Suite 102 in Fort Myers. New patients are currently being accepted. For more information, call (239) 936-2020 or go to www.Elmquist.com.