Influencer Chan Plante on Coping with Misdiagnosis and Finding a Community
Episode description
In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, influencer Chan Plante joins Dr. Katy Peters. Chan shares her experience dealing with misdiagnosis, building an online community, and eventually losing her eye. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. David Newman-Toker, professor of neurology, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He explains how misdiagnosis can happen, visual loss in young people, and how patients can advocate for themselves to ensure they get the treatment they need.
Additional Resources
How to Lower Your Risk of Neurology-Related Vision Loss
When to Seek a Second Opinion on a Neurologic Diagnosis
Five Ways to Cope with Vision Loss
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Guests: Chan Plante @chanplante; David Newman-Toker @newmantoker
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD