March 12 Podcast Now Ready

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.