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.

Optic Neuritis Interview Set for February 7 at 10:30 AM

Dr. Gregory Van Stavern
(Image: Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri)

Dr. Van Stavern of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will be interviewed at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 7 about a neurological eye disorder known as optic neuritis.

Glaucoma Topics for January 28

Dr. Louis Pasquale
(Photo: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston)


Dr. Edwin Marshall
(Photo: Indiana University, Bloomington)

On the January 28 show, Dr. Louis Pasquale of Harvard Medical School explains the risk factors for exfoliation syndrome, which a common cause of glaucoma.
Then, Dr. Edwin Marshall of Indiana University School of Optometry gives a general overview of glaucoma as well as risk factors and treatments for the disease.

(Click Image Below) 1/28/2012 Podcast

Dr. Marshall Interview Wednesday

Dr. Edwin Marshall
(Image: Indiana University, Bloomington)

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Dr. Edwin Marshall of Indiana University will be my guest Wednesday. This interview will air on Saturday on Eye on Vision. Listen at 12 midnight and 7 PM on FM 89.3 WYPL.