New Research Into Glaucoma On April 14 Show

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg
(Image: University of Miami - Florida)


Dr. Jeff Gidday
(Image: Washington University - St. Louis, Missouri)

On our first April show, we'll have Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg of Florida's University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute discussing how damage to retinal ganglion cells can cause glaucoma.

Then, Dr. Jeff Gidday of Washington University in St. Louis explains how exposing mice to low levels of oxygen could save their eyes from glaucoma damage.

4/14/2012 Podcast
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David Gamm and Henry Kaplan on March 24 Show

Dr. David Gamm
(Image: University of Wisconsin - Madison)


(Image: University of Louisville)

On the March 24 show, Dr. David Gamm of the University of Wisconsin will be along to discuss how rudimentary retinal structures can be derived from a patient's blood cells.

Then, the Dr. Henry Kaplan of the University of Louisville will explain how miniature pigs are being used to further research into the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.

3/24 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Diane Bovenkamp and Darren Burton - March 10

Diane Bovenkamp
(Image: American Health Assistance Foundation)

Darren Burton
(Image: American Foundation for the Blind)

On the first new March 10, Diane Bovenkamp of the American Health Assistance Foundation details new online videos about glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Also, Darren Burton of AFB Tech gives his latest product evaluation of the accessibility of certain blood glucose meters to those with visual impairment.

3/10/2012 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Diane Bovenkamp Interview on AHAF Website

Diane Bovenkamp interview on AHAF.org website

Bovenkamp was interviewed about new online videos about glaucoma and macular degeneraton found on the AHAF.org website.

Argus II and Focus MaculaPro for Feb. 25

Brian Mech
(Image: Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar, CA)


Dr. Nick Anderson
(Image: Southeastern Retina Associates - Knoxville, TN)

On our second February show, we have Brian Mech of Second Sight Medical Products discussing the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis, which has been approved for use in Europe.

Then, Dr. Nick Anderson of Southeastern Retina Associates of Knoxville talks about the Focus MaculaPro vitamin, which can slow the progression of macular degeneration.

2/25/2012 Podcast (Click Image Below)

Grapes, AMD, Optic Neuritis On February 11 Show

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

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.