Vice president of Swiss Association of Optometry and Optics (SBAO)
Switzerland
Graduate from the FHNW University for Applied Sciences in Switzerland with a B.Sc. Optometry and from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry with a B.Sc. Optometry and from Salus University with a M.Sc. Clinical Optometry.
Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), Member of the European Academy (EAOO), in the Board of Swiss Association of Optometry and Optics (SBAO) as vice president, Swiss delegate for European Council of Optics and Optometry (ECOO).
Currently working in private practice as an optometrist focusing in a holistic approach with patients. Nutrition, lifestyle and life coaching are parts of the integrative optometry approach.
Actively involved in primary care optometry with special interests in aging, prescribing nutrients in the intervention of age-related macular degeneration, low-tension glaucoma, prevention of cataracts and dry eye.
Integrating Nutrition and Ocular Well-Being Advice into Practice
This presentation is a possible approach to integrate nutrition and ocular well-being advice into clinical practice, recognizing the intricate link between dietary habits and eye health.
With a growing body of evidence supporting the impact of nutrition on ocular diseases this initiative aims to enhance patient care by incorporating personalized dietary recommendations into routine eye health consultations.
Effective communication skills play a pivotal role in conveying the significance of nutrition in ocular health to patients. By embedding nutrition advice seamlessly into eye health practices, healthcare providers such optometrists can proactively contribute to the overall well-being of their patients, empowering them to take charge of their ocular health through informed dietary choices.