Video Library : Optical and Eye Care

While we cant see into the future, we can predict that our eyesight will change somewhat as we get older. In this interview, we learn about some of those changes and the latest treatments for these disorders that go along with aging.

Learn more about eye conditions and disorders which can be treated with laser vision correction or LASIK such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia and astigmatism.

UC Davis neurobiologist Leo Chalupa is an expert in learning how vision works and why eye disorders occur. He says in the next decade with proper funding and proper research we will get a cure for many of the diseases that particularly impact the aging eye and aging brain. NewsWatch 2008

Combat the growing prevalence and impact of diabetes with DVD video collections. Concise, standardized education promotes learning, comprehension and retention of information on common diabetic conditions, secondary conditions, meal planning, blood sugar testing, and other tests and procedures. Perfect for both diabetes education centers and endocrinology practices.

Natural herbs and vitamins that are good for the eyes include antioxidant rich foods, lutein found in colorful vegetables and vitamin A rich foods. Eat colorful vegetables, liver and grape seed oil to help prevent macular degeneration with advice from an ophthalmologist.

Have you been staring at a computer all day? Watch this video, then take a break already!

This year, a group of scientists and top eye experts that comprise Women's Eye Health.org will focus their attention on gender and eye health as part of this year's World Sight Day (October 8). Ophthalmologist Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hartnett of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is among experts who urge women to take charge of their eye health. "Three quarters of visual impairment is preventable or correctable. Women spend so much time caring for others, it's time we care for ourselves, beginning with our eye health."