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92-Year-Old Doctor Retires, Embraces Art and Health

9/25/2025

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Dr. Ira Eliasoph retired from ophthalmology at age 92, feeling capable and energized.
His 70-year medical career included a naval rescue and treating celebrity patients.
In retirement, he paints, socializes, and joins the SuperAgers Family Study.
He credits his longevity to a low-fat diet instilled by his father, a pioneering physician, and emphasizes listening to his body and managing stress.

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Story summary

Dr. Ira Eliasoph retired from ophthalmology at age 92, feeling capable and energized.
His 70-year medical career included a naval rescue and treating celebrity patients.
In retirement, he paints, socializes, and joins the SuperAgers Family Study.
He credits his longevity to a low-fat diet instilled by his father, a pioneering physician, and emphasizes listening to his body and managing stress.