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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 24 Lineup and Podcast

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.

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October 10 Podcast and Show Lineup

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.



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