Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Third January Podcast of 2010



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.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Second New Show of 2010



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.


Wednesday, January 13, 2010

First New Show of 2010



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.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

December 12 Lineup and Podcast



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.



Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December 5 Show and Lineup



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.


Tuesday, November 10, 2009

November 14 Lineup and Podcast



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.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

November 7 Guest List and Podcast



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.


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