Eye on Vision

Grapes, AMD, Optic Neuritis On February 11 Show

2012-02-10T12:24:00.001-08:00

Dr. Silvia Finneman
(Image: Fordham University, Bronx, NY)

Dr. Gregory Van Stavern
(Image: Washington University, St. Louis, MO)

On our first February show, Dr. Silvia Finneman of Fordham University explains how grapes can slow macular degeneration.

Then, Dr. Gregory Van Stavern of Washington University in St. Louis will discuss optic neuritis, which is inflammation of the optic nerve that can result in vision loss and color blindness.

2/11/2012 Podcast Below

2012-02-01T11:54:00.000-08:00

Dr. Silvia Finneman
(Image: Fordham University, Bronx, NY)

Dr. Silvia Finneman of Fordham will be interviewed Friday at 10:45 AM about how diets rich in grapes can slow age-related macular degeneration.

Optic Neuritis Interview Set for February 7 at 10:30 AM

2012-01-30T10:41:00.000-08:00

Dr. Gregory Van Stavern
(Image: Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri)

Dr. Van Stavern of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will be interviewed at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 7 about a neurological eye disorder known as optic neuritis.

Glaucoma Topics for January 28

2012-01-27T11:46:00.000-08:00

Dr. Louis Pasquale
(Photo: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston)

Dr. Edwin Marshall
(Photo: Indiana University, Bloomington)

On the January 28 show, Dr. Louis Pasquale of Harvard Medical School explains the risk factors for exfoliation syndrome, which a common cause of glaucoma.
Then, Dr. Edwin Marshall of Indiana University School of Optometry gives a general overview of glaucoma as well as risk factors and treatments for the disease.

(Click Image Below) 1/28/2012 Podcast

Dr. Marshall Interview Wednesday

2012-01-24T15:45:00.000-08:00

Dr. Edwin Marshall
(Image: Indiana University, Bloomington)

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Dr. Edwin Marshall of Indiana University will be my guest Wednesday. This interview will air on Saturday on Eye on Vision. Listen at 12 midnight and 7 PM on FM 89.3 WYPL.

First 2012 Podcast Now Ready

2012-01-20T12:26:00.000-08:00

Topaz XL HD
(Image: Freedom Scientific)

(Image: AdaptiveVoice)

On the inaugural 2012 show, we have the NFB's Chris Danielsen discussing how higher education materials can be made more accessible to those with visual impairment.

Then, Brad Davis of Freedom Scientific will explain how the desktop magnifier, Topaz XL HD, operates.

Finally, Michael Wechter of AdaptiveVoice will go over CDesk, which is a screen reader and screen magnification software package that is loaded with numerous applications such as word processing, internet access, and e-mail access, and others.

(Click Image Below) 1/21/2012 Podcast

No Eye on Vision on December 24

2011-12-20T16:17:00.000-08:00

The next Eye on Vision show will air at 12 midnight and 7 PM on December 31 on FM 89.3 WYPL. The podcast for the December 31 show is already on the site.

Last 2011 EOV Podcast Ready

2011-12-20T12:55:00.000-08:00

Dr. Mohamed Abdul-Rahman
(Photo: Ohio State University)

Dr. Marc Bosem
(Photo: CorrectVision Laser Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Dr. Wiley Chambers
(Photo: American Academy of Ophthalmology)

On our last 2011 show, we have Ohio State's Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Rahman discussing BAP1 and melanoma of the eye.

Then, Fort Lauderdale's Dr. Marc Bosem of CorrectVision Laser Institute will be along to explain LASIK and flex spending medical accounts.

Finally, the last guest will be Dr. Wiley Chambers of the Food and Drug Administration discussing the recently approved drug for macular degeneration, Eylea.

(Click Image Below) 12/31/2011 Podcast

Finally, A New Show for December 17

2011-12-16T13:12:00.000-08:00

Dr. Nansi Jo Colley
(Photo: University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Dr. Andrew Lee
(Photo: Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX)

After a long break, on the December 17 show, we'll have Dr. Nansi Jo Colley of the University of Wisconsin-Madison discussing macular degeneration and the proteins, XPORT, rhodopsin, and TRP.

Then, Dr. Andrew Lee of the Methodist Hospital in Houston explains how lengthy space missions can affect the eyesight of astronauts.

(Click Image Below) 12/17 Podcast

November 19 Podcast Ready to Roll

2011-11-16T10:45:00.000-08:00

Dr. Suber Huang

Dr. Justina McEvoy

On the second November show, we'll have Cleveland's Dr. Suber Huang discussing dilated eye exams and diabetic retinopathy.

Then, Dr. Justina McEvoy of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital explains the latest research on retinoblastoma, which is an eye cancer.

(Click Image Below) 11/19/2011 Podcast

November 5 Podcast Now On Web

2011-11-02T10:20:00.000-07:00

Dr. Julia Haller
(Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

RRTC at Mississippi State University

On the first November show, we have the Wills Eye Institute's Dr. Julia Haller discussing VEGF Trap-Eye, macular degeneration, and central retinal vein occlusion.

Then, the second guest is Dr. Jamie O'Mally of the RRTC at Mississippi State University talking about various research projects, including one involving blind professional mentors and mentees.

11/5/2011 Podcast
(Click Image Below)

October 15 Podcast Now Ready

2011-10-12T15:12:00.000-07:00

Dr. Dustin French
(Photo: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis)

Dr. Ava Bittner
(Photo: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore)

On the second October show, we'll have Dr. Dustin French of the Indiana University School of Medicine discussing how cocaine use can to lead to increased risk for glaucoma.

Also, Dr. Ava Bittner of Johns Hopkins University explains two new tests for retinitis pigmentosa, the Grating Acuity Test (GAT) and the Grating Contrast Sensitivity Test (GCS).

(Click Image Below) 10/15/2011 Podcast

October Starts With New Eye on Vision

2011-09-30T10:10:00.000-07:00

Dr. Abdhish Bhavsar
(Photo: Retina Center of Minnesota)

Darren Burton
(Photo: American Foundation for the Blind)

On the first new October show, the Retina Center of Minnesota's Dr. Abdhish Bhavsar discusses how developing macular degeneration can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Then, AFB Tech's Darren Burton goes over a product evaluation study of two different screen readers, Nonvisual Desktop Access (NVDA) and Thunder.

(Click Image Below) October 1 Podcast

September 24 Podcast Is Up and Ready

2011-09-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

Bierley Big Button Mobile Phone
(Photo: Bierley Associates, Inc.)

(Photo: University of Tennessee Health Science Center)

On the second September show, we'll have Jody Weersing of Bierley Associates, Inc. discussing the Big Button Mobile Phone.

Then, Dr. Alessandro Iannaccone of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center explains the latest in gene therapy research for various eye diseases and the upcoming October 22 VisionWalk at Overton Park in Memphis.

(Click Image Below) September 24 Podcast

September 3 Podcast Ready to Roll

2011-09-03T06:54:00.000-07:00

Dr. Stephen Rose

On the first September show, we'll have Dr. Stephen Rose of the Foundation Fighting Blindness discussing a method of finding disease-causing genes called, whole-exome sequencing.

Then, we'll have Janice Caudill of the Mid-South FFB Chapter of Memphis talking about her daughter's visual impairment and the upcoming October 22 Vision Walk at Overton Park.

9/3/2011 Podcast (Click Image Below)

August 13 Podcast Now Ready

2011-08-10T13:44:00.000-07:00

Dr. Henrique Von Gersdorff
(Photo: Oregon Health and Science University)

Chris Danielsen of the National Federation of the Blind explains legislation that would reauthorize the payment of subminimum wages to those with disabilities.

Dr. Henrique von Gersdorff of the Oregon Health and Science University talks about how vitamin C is vital to the proper functioning of the retina.

(Click Image Below) 8/13/2011 Podcast

Dr. Von Gersdorff Interview Tuesday at 11:30 AM

2011-08-08T10:32:00.000-07:00

Dr. Henrique von Gersdorff
(Photo: Oregon Health and Science University)

Dr. von Gersdorff of the Oregon Health and Science University
will be interviewed about how vitamin C is vital to the proper functioning of the retina.

August 6 Podcast Now Ready

2011-08-04T06:08:00.000-07:00

Victor Reader Stream

Dr. Marc Taub

Humanware's Gerry Chevalier talks about an agreement between Humanware and Bookshare that utilizes the Companion 3.4 software to transfer books from Bookshare to the Victor Reader Stream.

Dr. Marc Taub of the Southern College of Optometry speaks about the vision rehabilitation services offered by SCO, especially in treating patients afflicted with vision problems caused by brain injuries.

8/6/2011 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Chris Danielsen Interview at 9:30 AM Tuesday

2011-07-29T11:57:00.001-07:00

National Federation of the Blind

Chris Danielsen of the National Federation of the Blind will be interviewed at 9:30 AM Tuesday about legislation that would reauthorize the payment of subminimum wages to those with disabilities.

Dr. Marc Taub Interview Tuesday at 1 PM

2011-07-28T15:20:00.001-07:00

Dr. Marc Taub
(Photo: Southern College of Optometry)

Dr. Marc Taub of the Southern College of Optometry will be interviewed Tuesday at 1 PM about the vision rehabilitation services offered by SCO, especially in treating patients afflicted with vision problems caused by brain injuries.

July 23 Podcast Ready to Roll

2011-07-19T14:07:00.000-07:00

Dr. Mariana Figueiro
(Photo: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

Dr. Johanna Seddon
(Photo: Tufts Medical Center)

Dr. Mariana Figueiro of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will talk about how light hitting the retina can affect internal body clocks.

Dr. Johanna Seddon of Tufts Medical Center will interviewed Thursday at 2 PM about genetic and behavioral factors in twins in the risk of macular degeneration.

7/23/2011 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Gerry Chevalier Interview Friday at 3:30 PM Central

2011-07-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

Victor Reader Stream
(Photo: Humanware)

Humanware's Gerry Chevalier will be interviewed about an agreement between Humanware and Bookshare that utilizes the Companion 3.4 software to transfer books from Bookshare to the Victor Reader Stream.

Dr. Johanna Seddon Interview Thursday at 2 PM

2011-07-13T14:21:00.000-07:00

Dr. Johanna Seddon
(Photo: Tufts Medical Center)

Dr. Johanna Seddon of Tufts Medical Center will interviewed Thursday at 2 PM about genetic and behavioral factors in twins in the risk of macular degeneration.

July 16 Podcast Now Ready

2011-07-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

Directionsforme.org

Brailliant Braille Displays

On the July 16 show, we'll have Camille Caffarelli of Horizons for the Blind talking about Directions for Me, which offers accessible information to blind and low vision users regarding packaging information on various products.

Greg Stilson will be interviewed about the latest Brailliant displays being introduced by Humanware.

7/16/11 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Mariana Figueiro Interview Thursday at 10:30 AM

2011-07-13T10:58:00.000-07:00

Dr. Mariana Figueiro
(Photo: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

Dr. Figueiro will be interviewed Thursday at 10:30 AM about how light hitting the retina can affect internal body clocks.

2011-07-11T10:50:00.000-07:00

Humanware Brailliant Display
(Photo: Humanware)

Greg Stilson will be interviewed about the latest Brailliant displays being introduced by Humanware at 2 PM Tuesday. This interview will air on a later show.

Camille Caffarelli Interview Thursday at 2 PM

2011-07-07T09:30:00.000-07:00

Directions for Me

Camille Caffarelli of Horizons for the Blind will be interviewed about Directions for Me, which offers accessible information to blind and low vision users regarding packaging information on various products.

June 25 Podcast Is Up and Ready

2011-06-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

Dr. Richard Taylor
(Photo: University of Oregon)

Dr. Shusheng Wang
(Photo: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)

Physicist Richard Taylor of the University of Oregon will be interviewed about "nanoflowers" derived from metals being used to possibly restore vision to those who have lost their sight.

Dr. Shusheng Wang of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas explains how inhibiting microRNA's can help in fighting macular degeneration.

6/25/2011 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Dr. Shusheng Wang Interview Monday

2011-06-16T11:52:00.000-07:00

Dr. Shusheng Wang
(Photo: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)

On Monday afternoon at 2, Dr. Shusheng Wang of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas will be interviewed about how inhibiting microRNA's can help in fighting macular degeneration.

Richard Taylor Interview Wednesday at 1 PM

2011-06-14T10:08:00.000-07:00

Richard Taylor
(Photo: University of Oregon)

Physicist Richard Taylor of the University of Oregon will be interviewed about "nanoflowers" derived from metals being used to possibly restore vision to those who have lost their sight. This interview will be aired on an upcoming show.

June 11 Podcast Ready to Roll

2011-06-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

Dr. Ilyas Washington
(Photo: Columbia University Medical Center)

(Photo: Palo Alto, CA Veterans Administration)

On our first new June show, we have Dr. Ilyas Washington of Columbia University discussing how vitamin D can be modified to help treat macular degeneration and Stargardt's Disease.

Then, the Palo Alto VA's Dr. Glenn Cockerham drops by to talk about hidden eye injuries caused by blast-induced traumatic brain injury.

June 11 Podcast (Click On Image Below)

May 28 Podcast Now Ready

2011-05-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

Darren Burton

On the May 28 show, we'll have the National Federation of the Blind's Chris Danielsen discussing a legal settlement between the NFB and the Law School Admission Council concerning the accessibility of LSAC's website.

Darren Burton of AFB Tech makes yet another appearance on the show discussing the accessibility of Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plug-in.

New Show Coming Up On May 28

2011-05-26T13:52:00.000-07:00

There will be a new show for May 28 featuring the NFB's Chris Danielsen and AFB Tech's Darren Burton. If the podcast isn't ready Friday afternoon, it'll be ready on Tuesday afternoon.

May 14 Podcast Now Ready

2011-05-13T15:30:00.000-07:00

Dr. Amy Millen

Victor Reader Stratus

On the first new May show, we have the University of Buffalo's Dr. Amy Millen discussing the relationship between levels of vitamin D and the risk for macular degeneration in women.

The second guest will be Humanware's Gerry Chevalier talking about Humanware's latest portable CD book player, the Stratus.

Finally, the April 30 Podcast Is Ready, Sorry

2011-05-06T14:48:00.000-07:00

Dr. Frank Price

On the third April show (late albeit), the guests were Dr. Frank Price of Indianapolis talking about a new patient satisfaction survey concerning LASIK and contact lenses and Dr. Douglas Dean of the University of Louisville discussing how pig stem cell research could ultimately help humans with damaged retinal tissue.

Podcast for April 23 Now Available

2011-04-21T11:24:00.000-07:00

Money Reader
(Photo: LookTel)

Dr. Julia Haller
(Photo: Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA)

On our second April show, the guests include Gary Kelly of LookTel discussing the mobile phone app called Money Reader that can be used to identify different denominations of paper currency.

Then, Dr. Julia Haller of Philadelphia's Wills Eye Institute explains how a subretinal implant being developed Retina Implant AG works and upcoming clinical trials involving in the implant in the United States.

4/23/2011 Podcast

April 2 Podcast Up and Ready

2011-04-01T15:24:00.000-07:00

SmartView Synergy SI

On the first April show, we'll have Ra'anan Gefen of Nano Retina discussing the artificial retina project, the Bio-Retina. Then, frequent guest Vinnie Rappa of Humanware explains the latest desktop magnifier called the SmartView Synergy SI, which has a high-definition camera.

Note on Title of 2011 Podcast Files

2011-03-23T13:59:00.001-07:00

The names of the podcast audio files in 2011 that predate March 26 have misleading file names. They have names more appropriate for 2010 than 2011. For example, the January 1, 2011 podcast is titled 011010EOV.

Really, the file should be called 011011EOV. I'm not going to change the names of the previous 2011 podcast audio files, but I just thought I would let all of you know about it. I can't believe it's taken me almost 3 months to notice the problem. It is 2011 and not 2010. - Vance Durbin

March 26 Podcast Is Ready to Roll

2011-03-23T13:41:00.000-07:00

Dr. Daniel Ricklin

(Photo: University of Pennsylvania College of Medicine)

On the second March 2011 show, we'll have Penn's Dr. Daniel Ricklin discussing the research of the Lambris Lab on how complement inhibitors could possibly affect the development of macular degeneration.

The second guest will be Ann Howell discussing a new low vision rehabilitation process program in Memphis, called Low Vision Works.

March 26, 2011 Podcast

March 12 Podcast Now Ready

2011-03-11T13:24:00.000-08:00

Dr. Robert Cionni
(Photo: The Eye Institute of Utah)

On our first March show, we will have Dusty Voorhees of Freedom Scientific discussing the latest version of MAGic screen magnification software and its new low vision keyboard.

Then, Dr. Robert Cionni of The Eye Institute of Utah in Salt Lake City talks about the LenSx custom blade-free cataract laser.

February 19 Podcast is Ready

2011-02-18T12:17:00.000-08:00

On our second February show, we feature Dr. Byron Lam of the University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute discussing how the DHDDS gene is involved with the development of retinitis pigmentosa.

We also feature the University of Kentucky College of Medicine's Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati explaining how the DICER1 gene could affect the development of age-related macular degeneration.

February 12 Podcast Now Up and Going

2011-02-10T13:33:00.000-08:00

Dr. Franco Recchia
(Photo: Vanderbilt Eye Institute)

This week, we have Vanderbilt's Dr. Franco Recchia discussing the use of bottle rockets and resulting eye injuries.

We also have the National Federation of the Blind's Scott White discussing NFB-Newsline's new job listings feature.

January 22 Podcast Ready to Roll

2011-01-20T13:52:00.000-08:00

On the third January show, Dr. Bill Harbour of the Ocular Oncology Service at the Washington University in St. Louis is featured discussing retinoblastoma, which is an eye cancer that mainly affects children.

Then, we'll have two people from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Dr. Ronald Klein goes over a surprising study that shows a decrease in the number of age-related macular degeneration cases in those over 40.

Dr. Julie Mares, also of the University of Wisconsin, explains how a healthy diet and exercise can help in the fight against macular degeneration.

January 8 Podcast Is Ready to Roll

2011-01-07T13:13:00.000-08:00

NFB Blind Driver Challenge

(Logo: Courtesy of National Federation of the Blind)

Dr. Earl Smith

(Photo: Courtesy of the University of Houston)

On the second January show, we'll have the NFB's Anil Lewis discussing the Blind Driver Challenge, which involves using computer interfaces to help those who are blind to drive independently.

Then, Dr. Earl Smith of the University of Houston College of Optometry will be along to explain how the retinal peripheral image can affect myopia.

January 1 Podcast Up and Ready

2010-12-30T12:11:00.000-08:00

Dr. Melinda Duncan

On the first 2011 Eye on Vision show, we'll have Dr. Melinda Duncan of the University of Delaware discussing a possible cause of cataracts in mice.

We'll also have Dusty Voorhees of Freedom Scientific explaining the SARA CE, which is the camera edition of the screening and reading appliance.

December 4 Podcast Now Ready

2010-12-03T14:57:00.000-08:00

Dr. Mohammad Rafieetary
(Photo: Charles Retina Institute)

On the first new December show, the first guest is Jennifer Gamble discussing the statewide activities of Prevent Blindness Tennessee.

The second guest is Dr. Mohammad Rafieetary of Charles Retina Institute talking about diabetic retinopathy and the increasing number of cases of the disease.

November 20 Show Up and Ready

2010-11-19T10:11:00.000-08:00

ForeseeHome AMD Monitor

Darren Burton

On the second November show, we'll have Garrett O'Connell of Notal Vision in St. Louis discussing the ForeseeHome AMD Monitor, which can be used by patients to send test results to physicians over a secure online connection.

Then, Darren Burton of AFB Tech in Huntington, West Virginia, makes a return trip to discuss his accessibility study of the Amazon Kindle 3 to those with visual impairment.

First November Podcast Up and Ready

2010-11-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

SmartView 360
(Courtesy of Humanware)

On the first November Eye on Vision show, the guests include Dr. Henry Klassen of the University of California-Irvine talking about a grant that will be used to fund stem cell research in the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.

Then, Dr. Pradeep Ramulu of Johns Hopkins University explains why the number of retinal procedures being performed have increased since 1997.

The last guest is Humanware's Vinnie Rappa discussing the SmartView 360, which is a magnifier that features a camera that can be put in three different positions.

October 23 Podcast Now Ready

2010-10-22T14:24:00.000-07:00

Dr. Budd Tucker

Maggie (from Bierley)

On our third new October show, we'll have founder, Henry Lindeman. talking about the activities of School Advocates for Vision and Education (SAVE), which serves Shelby County Schools students.

Also on the show is Rich Yamane of Bierley Associates, Inc. discussing the Explora, Explora Plus, and Maggie.

Finally, the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences' Dr. Budd Tucker explains the hurdles involved in applying stem cell therapies to retinal diseases.

October 9 Podcast Up and Ready

2010-10-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Dr. Philip Rosenfeld
(Image from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute)

On our second new October show, the first guest is the National Federation of the Blind's Chris Danielsen discussing a new partnership between eBay and NFB to make eBay more accessible to those with visual impairment.

The second guest is Dr. Philip Rosenfeld of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami explaining how soliris, a drug used for a rare blood disorder, could possibly be used to macular degeneration.

2010-10-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

Dr. Terri Young

Dr. Steven Levy

On this week's Eye on Vision, we'll have Duke's Dr. Terri Young discussing the significance of the RASGRF1 gene in caucasians with myopia.

Also, Dr. Steven Levy of The Acoma Group in Ridgefield, CT, explains subretinal placement of adult stem cells in the treatment of eye diseases at the XCell-Center in Germany.

September 11 Podcast Is Now Ready

2010-09-10T13:20:00.001-07:00

Dr. George Williams

On the first September show, Dr. George Williams of William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, discusses the implantable eye telescope that could be used to treat those with macular degeneration.

Also, Michaela Minichello, a student at the University of Dayton, discusses genetic research in aniridia, which is the absence of the iris, and Columbia University student Kara Fields explains research regarding the role of genes in the formation of cataracts.

August 20 Podcast Now Ready

2010-08-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

BrailleNote Apex 32

Dr. Khalid Lafdi

On the second new August show, we have Humanware's Mike Tindell discussing the latest notetaker called the BrailleNote Apex.

We also have the University of Dayton Research Institute's Dr. Khalid Lafdi explaining how "fuzzy fiber" derived from carbon can be used in drainage tubes for glaucoma patients.

First August Show Up and Ready (August 7)

2010-08-06T10:16:00.000-07:00

Dr. Steve Charles

Dr. Tara McCannel

On our first August show, Dr. Steve Charles of the Charles Retina Institute discusses macular holes and the peeling of the internal limiting membrane.

Then, Dr. Tara McCannel of UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute discusses how silicon oil could possibly reduce the risk of vision loss from radiation therapy for ocular melanoma.

July 17 Podcast Now Ready

2010-07-16T12:29:00.000-07:00

Darren Burton

Dr. Rajendra Apte

On the July 17 show, Darren Burton of AFB Tech explains the accessibility of the Oratio screenreader for BlackBerries to those with visual impairment.

Then, Dr. Rajendra Apte of the Washington University School of Medicine discusses how a natural compound called resveratrol could help in fighting various eye diseases.

June 26 and July 3 Podcast Ready

2010-06-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

Dr. Muna Naash

Darren Burton

Dr. Ronald Klein

On the June 26 show, we had the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center's Dr. Muna Naash discussing how non-viral gene therapy could possibly help those with retinitis pigmentosa.

Darren Burton of AFB Tech reviewed his product evaluation of the accessibility of Droid cell phones with Android operating systems.

On the July 3 show, Darren Burton of AFB Tech is back to discuss the accessibility of Apple's iPad to those with visual impairment.

Then, Dr. Ronald Klein of the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Medicine and Public Health explains the results of a study attempting to determine the risk factors for age-related macular degeneration among the younger population.

June 26 Podcast

July 3 Podcast

Late June 12 Podcast Ready

2010-06-15T07:28:00.000-07:00

Victor Reader Stream

On the June 12 show, we had Humanware's Gerry Chevalier discussing the Victor Reader Stream, Companion software, and SoftPak software.

Then, Baptist Health Care's Cynthia Allen explained a partnership between Baptist and New York's Davis Vision that will provide free eye care screenings to the homeless.

Late May 22 Podcast Up Finally

2010-05-26T13:57:00.000-07:00

Ken Tobin

Dr. Neil Bressler

Okay, it's late, but the second new May Eye on Vision show is now up.

The guests on this show include Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Ken Tobin discussing the TRIAD network that will be able to send digital retinal images electronically from primary care physicians to ophthalmologists, and Dr. Neil Bressler of Johns Hopkins University explaining diabetic macular edema and a drug commonly known as Lucentis (ranibizumab).

2010-05-14T14:05:00.000-07:00

Dr. Brian Brooks

Dr. Frank Amthor

On the first (finally) new May show, we have a repeat visit from Dr. Brian Brooks of the National Eye Institute discussing retinopathy of prematurity and ETROP.

Also, from the Heart of Dixie, we have the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Dr. Frank Amthor explaining a visual prosthesis that uses microelectrode arrays to stimulate retinal ganglion cells.

April 24 Podcast Now Ready

2010-04-22T15:20:00.000-07:00

Dr. Anuj Chauhan

Dr. Anand Swaroop

On the third new April show, the guest lists include Dr. Anuj Chauhan of the University of Florida explaining ophthalmic contact lenses that can deliver vitamin E directly to the eye.

Also included is Dr. Anand Swaroop of the National Eye Institute discussing three genes newly associated with age-related macular degeneration.

April 17 Podcast Now Up and Ready

2010-04-15T13:11:00.000-07:00

OpenBook

Pearl Portable Reading Camera

On the second new April show, Freedom Scientific's Dusty Voorhees discusses OpenBook 9, the latest version of the scanning and reading software and the Pearl Portable Reading Camera that can be used in conjunction with OpenBook 9.

Then, International Stem Cell Corporation's Bill Adams explains research into developing retinal epithelial cells from parthenogenetic stem cells.

Podcast Ready for April 3

2010-03-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

Darren Burton

Marc Winchester

On the first new show April, we'll have AFB Tech's Darren Burton back for a product evaluation involving the Victor Reader Stream, Plextalk PTP1, and GW Micro Booksense.

Then, Digital Healthcare's Marc Winchester discusses the increased use of the Retasure Retinal Imaging System, which primary care physicians can use to send retinal images to eye care professionals.

4/3 Podcast Below

March 20 Podcast Is Ready

2010-03-19T10:07:00.000-07:00

Bronwen Scott

Darren Burton

For our second new March show, we'll have Sydney, Australia's Bronwen Scott discussing how early introduction to use of the long cane can assist children with visual impairment.

Then, AFB Tech's Darren Burton details his product evaluation of the Amazon Kindle II and Sony Reader digital audio players.

3/20 Podcast Below

March 13 Podcast Now Ready

2010-03-09T13:31:00.000-08:00

Kelly O'Neill

Dr. Stephen Tsang

On the March 13 show, we'll have Kelly O'Neill of Optelec discussing the 1X Clearview HD+ video magnifier and the Compact Mini, and a collaboration with ShopLowVision and the Foundation Fighting Blindness called VisionZone.

Also, Columbia University Medical Center's Dr. Stephen Tsang explains how embryonic stem cells were used to replace damaged retinal cells to restore sight in mice.

3/13 Podcast Below

Podcast Ready for 2nd February Show

2010-02-19T09:50:00.000-08:00

Dr. Susanne Mohr

Dr. Monique Roy
(Photographer: Dan Katz)

On the 2nd new February show, the guest list includes Dr. Susanne Mohr, associate professor of physiology at Michigan State University, discussing how proteins siah-1 and GAPDH can lead to diabetic retinopathy.

The second guest will be Dr. Monique Roy of Newark's University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey explaining how increased caloric and sodium intake can lead to an increased risk of diabetic retinopathy in African-Americans.

2/27 Podcast

First New February Podcast of 2010

2010-02-18T11:35:00.000-08:00

Dr. Glen Steele

Mark Underwood

For the first new February show, we'll have the Southern College of Optometry's Dr. Glen Steele discussing the InfantSee program, which provides eye examinations for infants between the ages of six and twelve months.

Then, Mark Underwood of Quincy Bioscience will explain how dying retinal cells could be a warning sign for developing Alzheimer's Disease.

2/20 Podcast

Janet Sides - New Host of Eye on Vision

2010-02-18T11:29:00.000-08:00

Janet Sides

Janet Sides is the new host of Eye on Vision. She has been a volunteer at WYPL since 1999. She has now read a grand total of 50 books for the WYPL broadcast radio reading service. We are very happy to have her as the new host of the program.

Third January Podcast of 2010

2010-01-27T12:43:00.000-08:00

Dr. Anne Coleman

Dr. Stephen Foster

On our third new January show, we'll have UCLA's Dr. Anne Coleman of the Jules Stein Eye Institute discussing how older women who smoke are at greater risk for developing age-related macular degeneration.

Then, Dr. Stephen Foster of the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution explains the different manifestations of uveitis and its various treatments.

Second New Show of 2010

2010-01-20T15:38:00.000-08:00

Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni

On the second new show of 2010, we'll have Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni of the National Eye Institute discussing the effect of both omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids on the development of retinopathy of prematurity and diabetic retinopathy.

First New Show of 2010

2010-01-13T08:39:00.000-08:00

Dr. Vinit Mahajan

Dr. Daniel Palanker

On the first show of 2010, we'll have the University of Iowa's Dr. Vinit Mahajan discussing a newly discovered inherited retinal disease.

Also, Stanford's Dr. Daniel Palanker explains the Optoelectronic Retinal Prosthesis, which is implanted under the retina.

December 12 Lineup and Podcast

2009-12-09T14:17:00.000-08:00

Clovernook - Memphis

Intel Reader

On the last new show of 2009, the guest list includes Lynn Tune, who discusses the programs and services offered by the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Memphis.

Also, Intel's Ben Foss details the new Intel Reader, which is a portable optical scanner with speech to text capability.

December 5 Show and Lineup

2009-12-01T13:11:00.001-08:00

Dr. David Cockrell

On our first December show, we'll have Dr. David Cockrell of Stillwater, Oklahoma, discussing the results of the American Optometric Association's 4th annual Eye-Q survey.

Then, Dr. Marco Zarbin of Newark's New Jersey Medical School explains how a proposed clinical trial that would use human embryonic stem cells could possibly help in the treatment of Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy.

November 14 Lineup and Podcast

2009-11-10T15:13:00.001-08:00

Dr. Brian Brooks

Apple iPhone 3G S

On our second November show, Dr. Brian Brooks of the National Eye Institute will explain Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy, which involves the formation of crystals in the cornea.

Also, Darren Burton of AFB Tech will evaluate the features and accessibility of the Apple iPhone 3G S.

November 7 Guest List and Podcast

2009-11-04T09:58:00.000-08:00

Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses?

Dr. Ray Lund

On our first November show, we'll have author Rhonda Fischer discussing a children's book, Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses?, which is a book about a boy who hates his glasses.

Also, the second guest will Dr. Ray Lund of Portland's Oregon Health and Science University. He will explaining how nerve cell stem transplants can halt the progression of macular degeneration in rats.

October 24 Lineup and Podcast

2009-10-20T13:58:00.000-07:00

Dr. Neeru Gupta

Dr. Renu Kowluru

Ruby

On the second October show, we'll have Dr. Neeru Gupta of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine discussing the significance of lymphatic circulation in the eye and glaucoma.

Also, the lineup includes Wayne State University School of Medicine's Dr. Renu Kowluru discussing the role proteins H-Ras and MMP-9 might play in the development of diabetic retinopathy.

Finally, Brad Davis of Freedom Scientific wraps things up with his description of the handheld video magnifier called the Ruby.

10/24 Podcast

October 10 Podcast and Show Lineup

2009-10-07T09:35:00.000-07:00

Dr. Paul Sternberg

SmartView Synergy

On our first October show, we'll have Dr. Paul Sternberg of Vanderbilt Eye Institute discussing a new treatment called CentraSight, which involves using an implantable miniature telescope to enhance central vision.

Also, the National Federation of the Blind's Chris Danielsen explains a cooperation agreement between NFB and Motorola regarding the improved accessibility of cell phones to those with visual impairment.

Finally, Humanware's Vinnie Rappa gives us the details about the desktop magnifier called SmartView Synergy.

10/10 Podcast

9/26 Show Podcast and Lineup

2009-09-23T09:24:00.000-07:00

Dr. Pinakin Gunvant

Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin

Dr. David Gamm

On our second new September show, we'll have Dr. Pinakin Gunvant of the Southern College of Optometry and Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin of the University of Memphis discussing Pseudo 2d Fractal Analysis, which measures the thickness of the retina in diagnosing glaucoma.

Also, Dr. David Gamm of the University of Wisconsin will explain how normal skin cells could potentially be manipulated to become retinal stem cells.

9/26 Podcast

9/12 Podcast and Show Info

2009-09-09T14:07:00.000-07:00

Dr. Mark Prausnitz

Dr. Wolfgang Fink

On the September 12 show, we'll have Dr. Mark Prausnitz of Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering explaining how extremely small needles, called microneedles, can be used to deliver drugs painlessly to the eye.
Also, Dr. Wolfgang Fink of Cal Tech's Vision and Autonomous Exploration Systems Research Laboratory will explain the part the Artificial Retinal Implant Vision Simulator (ARIVS) plays in the overall Artificial Retina Project at large.

9/12/09 Podcast

Here's the August 29 Podcast

2009-08-25T11:19:00.000-07:00

Mid-South Lions

Dr. Brian Brooks

On the third show of August, Brad Baker and Brenda Nichols of Mid-South Lions join us. Baker is the CEO and speaks about the services of the Mid-South Lions. Nichols received a double cornea transplant after being diagnosed with keratoconus.

Then, the National Eye Institute's Dr. Brian Brooks makes a return visit to the program. Dr. Brooks discusses the effectiveness of gene therapy in treating Leber's Congenital Amaurosis with the RPE65 gene.

August 22 Podcast

2009-08-18T11:25:00.000-07:00

Dr. Daniel Kohane

Orator for Blackberry

Renee West

On the second new August show, the guests include Harvard's Dr. Daniel Kohane discussing how drug-dispensing contact lenses can be more effective than eye drops.

Also, Michel Pepin of Humanware explains Orator, a text to speech program, that can be used with Blackberries.

Finally, NFB-Newsline's Renee West talks about two upcoming new features, Keystream and Podable News.

August 8 Podcast Now Ready

2009-08-04T13:54:00.001-07:00

Dr. Johanna Seddon

Renee West

On the first new show of August, we'll have Dr. Johanna Seddon of Tufts Medical Center in Boston discussing both genetic and behavioral effects that factor into the development of age-related macular degeneration.

We'll also have the National Federation of the Blind's Renee West talking about NFB-Newsline and its two new features, Web News on Demand and NFB-Newsline in Your Pocket.

July 25 Show Podcast Ready

2009-07-24T09:49:00.001-07:00

Dr. James McGinnis

Donna Horn

On our second new July show, we'll have Dr. James McGinnis of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center explaining how engineered cerium oxide nanoparticles can protect against retinal damage.

Also, Donna Horn of CaptionMax, Inc. will be along to discuss a partnership among CaptionMax, the U.S. Department of Education, and Discovery Education in producing more educational videos with audio and video description.

Very Early July 11 Podcast Ready

2009-07-01T08:33:00.001-07:00

Preventing Falls By Adapting Your Home

Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

You can hear the July 11 show long before it goes to air. This week, we have Kym Collins-Lee and Allyson Collins of the National Eye Institute discussing new online features that include the Eye on NEI magazine, vodcasts, and podcasts.

Also, Pris Rogers of the American Foundation for the Blind, Dr. Lisa Tekell of University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and one of her former interns, Brittany Hosser, talk about a new AFB video series called, Preventing Falls By Adapting Your Home.

There's another guest. Chris Danielsen of the National Federation of the Blind will be along to discuss Louis Braille and the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.

Eye on Vision Preempted By Capitol Steps on July 4

2009-06-26T14:36:00.001-07:00

Eye on Vision will not air on July 4, so WYPL can bring you hilarious political humor with the Capitol Steps 4th of July special at 7 PM on Independence Day. Eye on Vision will be back with an all new program on July 11.

June 20 Podcast Now Up

2009-06-16T11:16:00.000-07:00

TapMemo

On the June 20 show, we have Nir Dvash explaining the TapMemo, which is a voice-activated personal data assistant that can be used as a memo pad, alarm clock, and calendar.

June 13 Podcast Ready to Go

2009-06-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

Tennessee School for the Blind

Brian Lichorowic

On our first June show, Jim Oldham of the Tennessee School for the Blind is back to discuss such things as renovations and transportation arrangements for students.

Then, Audiopoint's Brian Lichorowic explains Voice Terminal Service, which uses voice commands to access such things as the internet and e-mail on phones.

May 30 Podcast Now Ready

2009-05-27T10:31:00.001-07:00

Dr. Stephen Rose

SmartView Versa

This week, we have Dr. Stephen Rose of the Foundation Fighting Blindness discussing the gene therapy products known as StarGen, UshStat, RetinoStat, and EncorStat used in the treatment of various eye diseases.

Also, Vinnie Rappa of Humanware will explain the SmartView magnifiers known as the Xtend, Versa, Nano, and Graduate.

May 23 Podcast Now Ready

2009-05-20T08:21:00.000-07:00

Dr. Michael Karin

Tennessee School for the Blind

On the May 23 show, the University of California - San Diego's Dr. Michael Karin will explain the protein kinase JNK1 and its influence on the development of retinopathy in premature infants.

In addition to that, Jim Oldham, superintendent of the Tennessee School for the Blind, will be along to discuss the admissions process, curriculum programs, and distinguished graduates of the school.

May 9 Podcast Now Available

2009-05-06T08:05:00.000-07:00

Visual Prosthesis

Dr. David Rein

On the May 9 show, we'll have Dr. John Pezaris of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston discussing a visual prosthesis that uses a digital camera to send images directly to the brain.

Also, the Research Triangle Institute's Dr. David Rein will discuss the frequency and severity of macular degeneration cases that are predicted to occur between 2010 and 2050.

Podcast of April 25 Show Now Up

2009-04-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

Argus II Retinal Prosthesis

Motorola Q9C Smartphone

On the April 25 show, Dr. Timothy Schoen of the Foundation Fighting Blindness discusses the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis, which uses a tiny camera and electrodes that are implanted in the retina.

Also, Nuance's Torsten Brand talks about speech output software called Verizon Talks that can be used with the Motorola Q9C smartphone.

April 18 Podcast Now Ready

2009-04-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

Dr. Kristina Narfstrom

Dr. Michael Dyer

Dr. Ann Morris

It's a new show finally! This week, we'll have the University of Missouri's Dr. Kristina Narfstrom discussing a genetic link between cats and humans in retinitis pigmentosa.

Dr. Michael Dyer of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will explain how normal adult eye cells were misidentified as retinal stem cells and how that affects cell therapy research.

Florida State University's Dr. Ann Morris talks about how a mutated gene in zebrafish gives insight into what causes retinal degeneration in humans.

WYPL-FM 89.3 Back On Low Power

2009-03-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

WYPL-FM 89.3 is operating at about 900 watts. Listeners can hear the station in most of the city of Memphis. The show with Dr. Edward Chaum of the UT Health Science Center and Dr. Dennis Clegg of UC-Santa Barbara will air this Saturday at 7 PM. The show will re-air at some point after WYPL gets back to full power.

Statement from WYPL's Station Manager Tommy Warren

2009-03-19T15:23:00.001-07:00

WYPL FM 89.3 Listeners,

Thank you for all of your phone calls and e-mails inquiring as to why WYPL FM is not broadcasting.

WYPL was knocked off the air last week due to lightning damage at our broadcast tower site. Our engineer, staff and other friends of WYPL have been working diligently to get us back on the air. We have located the damage and are in the process of securing the equipment needed to repair. Unfortunately the damage it at the top of our 1260 foot high tower and it will take some time to get everything in place, and we’ll need good weather for the tower crew to work at such height.

Thank you for your patience and we will do our best to have WYPL and all of your favorite programming back on the air as soon as we possibly can.

Tommy Warren
Broadcast Manager, WYPL FM 89.3 & TV-18

WYPL-FM 89.3 Temporarily Off Air

2009-03-19T07:24:00.001-07:00

WYPL-FM 89.3 has been off the air since March 10 because of problems with our transmitter in Mississippi County, Arkansas. WYPL will be back on the air during the week of March 23. The program originally scheduled for March 21 has been moved to March 28.

March 28 Podcast Up

2009-03-17T10:26:00.000-07:00

Dr. Edward Chaum

Dr. Dennis Clegg

To kick off spring, we've got the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Dr. Edward Chaum discussing how technology used to identify defects in semiconductors can be used to better diagnose diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases.

Also, the University of California-Santa Barbara's Dr. Dennis Clegg tells us how stem cell research can help in the fight against macular degeneration.

Additional Time Slot for EOV for Night Owls

2009-03-16T06:52:00.000-07:00

Beginning early on March 28, Eye on Vision will be airing early Saturdays at 12 midnight. That's late Friday evening going into early Saturday morning. Eye on Vision will also continue to air its usual 7 PM slot on Saturdays.

March 7 Podcast Is Here

2009-03-04T07:19:00.000-08:00

Dr. Emily Chew

Simon Reading Machine

On the March 7 show, Dr. Emily Chew of the National Eye Institute discusses a study on whether cataract surgery leads to the progression of macular degeneration.

Then, Sensability Inc.'s Ed Vitu will go over the Simon Reading Machine, which is a portable stand-alone device.

Third February Show Ready

2009-02-25T10:09:00.001-08:00

Dr. David Brown

Seeing Machine Image

This week, we have Houston's Dr. David Brown discussing macular degeneration and a new experimental drug called VEGF Trap-Eye.

Also, MIT's Elizabeth Goldring will explain the "seeing machine", which uses a camera and light emitting diodes to project images onto the retina.

Valentine's Day Show Up

2009-02-11T08:20:00.000-08:00

Andre Hardy

IRISPen

On the Valentine's Day show, we'll have Andre Hardy of Optelec explaining the FarView, the ClearNote Portable, and the ClearView+ Generation 2.

Then, Steve Gilbank of Iris, Inc. will talk about the various models of the IRISPen scanner, the IRISPen Express, the IRISPen Translator, and IRISPen Executive.

February 7 Podcast Available

2009-02-04T11:57:00.000-08:00

Bruce Walker, PhD

Steven Fisher, PhD

On the first February show, we'll have Georgia Tech's Bruce Walker discussing sonification techniques used as part of the Accessible Aquarium Project.

Then, Steven Fisher of the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) will talk about upcoming research involving certain mice that could shed light on what causes central serous retinopathy (CSR) in humans.