Monarch Dynamic Tactile And Multiline Braille Tablet And Effect of Glucose Metabolism On Photoreceptors

Monarch (American Printing House For The Blind - Louisville, KY)

Dr. Anand Swaroop (National Eye Institute - Bethesda, MD)

Greg Stilson, Vice-President Of Digital Transformation, American Printing House For The Blind, discusses the Monarch, multiline braille device that renders tactile graphics.

Dr. Anand Swaroop, National Eye Institute, Senior Investigator and Chief of the Neurobiology, Neurodegeneration, and Repair Laboratory, and Chief of the Retinal Development, Genetics, and Therapy Section, explains how the process of glucose metabolizing affects photoreceptors.

5/24/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below) 

Digital Twin Eyes To Study Macular Degeneration and Eye Care Tips For Smart Device and Outdoor Activities

Dr. Kapil Bharti (National Eye Institute - Bethesda, MD)

Dr. Wesley Chamberlin (Visionworks, TN Doctors of Optometry, PLLC - Knoxville, TN)

Dr. Kapil Bharti, Senior Investigator, Ocular and Stem Cell Translational Research Section, Scientific Director, National Eye Institute, discusses how "digital twins" of eye cells are developed to better understand and treat age-related macular degeneration.

Then, Dr. Wesley Chamberlin, President, of Visionworks, Tennessee Doctors of Optometry, PLLC, explains the importance of eye exams, potential dangers of too much screen time on the eyes, and tips for protecting your eyes during outdoor activities.
 

5/17/2026 Podcast (Click Image Below)