The Wizard of Eyes: Recent Episodes
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Dr. Robert Abel Jr. talks about many of the important and unrecognized parts of our visual system which we so often take for granted. The show covers the usual common ocular disorders with an East/West approach to both prevention and therapy. The eye-brain connection is presented with information about memory retention, Alzheimer's, the myopia epidemic, and many more subjects. Dr. Abel discusses how the eye and vision are connected with remote parts of the body including your gut flora, musculoskeletal system, blood pressure, drugs and lifestyle. practical and simple health tips.
Should pets and other animals have regular eye exams?Should pets and other animals have regular eye exams?
Many medical ophthalmologists have been interested in studying the eyes of other creatures. Instrumentation, technique, and curiosity are just a few of the reasons for that interest.
Veterinary ophthalmology first began with doctors looking at the eyes of animals who had died to try to determine the cause, particularly in horses, which provided a variety of valuable services in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
From there, tests and treatments improved to where we are today.
Listen in as Dr. Abel discusses the advancement of veterinary ophthalmology.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions and interesting articles.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles.
In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses the global (and visual) experience of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the development of "white coats" that doctors wear; connection between inflammation of the eye and inflammation of the gut; focusing with your eyes closed; as well as many other timely and relevant visual health topics.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
There is a proven connection between vision, memory and emotional states.Emotions are an everyday experience, whether good or bad.
They can also have an impact on the body, which is often described as a psychosomatic state.
Memory and cognitive performance are also closely linked to both vision and one's emotional presence.
Dr. Mark Estren joins Dr. Abel to discuss the connection between vision, memory and emotional states.
As a leading psychologist, Dr. Estren has recognized the contemplation of visual perception and mood.
Does your eye make-up contain something dangerous?Women (and some men) often use make-up to accentuate facial highlights.
But, make-up can also cause health detriments.
Dr. Christine Sindt joins Dr. Abel to share her recent research regarding the microbial contents of many eyeliners and mascara cosmetics.
She also provides recommendations for prevention of infection and viable treatments should infection occur.
Learn which nutrients are the most important for eye health.What does your body need to feed your eyes?
Dr. Abel runs down the most important nutrients for eye health.
- Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA)
- Vitamin D
- Lutein
- Zeaxanthin
- Glutathione
- CoQ10
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Bilberry
- Taurine
- B Vitamins
- Zinc
- ALA (alpha-lipoic acid)
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Selenium
- Chronium
After suffering from a bacterial infection which impacted his vision, Chris Panaro sought out stem cell treatment.Chris Panaro underwent surgery for a completely detached retina, which was caused by endogenous endopthymytis. This was caused by a bacterial infection, which spread throughout his entire body and eventually entered his left eye.
Doctors told him initially that the best case scenario was the ability to see flashing lights and waving hands. After much research, Chris applied for the SCOTS study and was accepted into ARM 1 of the study, which was performed in Florida by Dr. Jeffrey Weiss.
Chris was patient #351 to undergo the study. All of the medical community criticized the study, called him foolish for believing in such "nonsense," and even went as far to say that he could lose all the vision he regained.
Listen in as Chris joins Dr. Abel to share his story.
Is that crossword puzzle really doing your brain any good?Brain games... do they work? Who says they work (or don't)? How long do they remain effective, if at all?
In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses the effectiveness of brain games, as well as research that both supports and opposes the validity of brain training exercises.
The placebo effect has been shown to have real health benefits.The placebo effect has been shown to have real health benefits.
This effect can be effective in eye disease, IBS, migraines, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, mental health issues... the list goes on and on.
Dr. Abel discusses a variety of studies which support the use of the placebo effect.
How does vision fit into early education?Merle Cohen has spent 40 years in early education with a specialty in developing pre-reading skills, which is found as a predictor of scholastic success.
She and Dr. Abel discuss the need for vision modification in order to achieve the same goals.
Good vision and educational success go hand-in-hand.Good vision and educational success go hand-in-hand.
Dr. Stephen Godowsky shares his illustrious path as a leader in public education in Delaware and how so many diverse populations have had the opportunity to succeed.
The, Dr. Abel introduces the results of Vision To Learn’s provision of free eye exams and glasses to improving classroom performance.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions and interesting articles.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles.
In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses an Asian group that helps address loss of vision and blindness at an affordable price. He also shares information on new research surrounding gene technology and the anti-aging properties of pomegranate.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Why are so many people turning to complementary medicine?Integrative, natural, complementary, homeopathic, alternative... these are all terms that describe health approaches that were developed outside of mainstream Western (or conventional) medicine.
And, more and more people are turning to these modalities.
Dr. Alan Tillotson joins Dr. Abel to discuss all the money being spent on complementary medicine and the factors that underlie patients’ pursuit of options different from traditional allopathic care.
Learn how your vision affects your body and mind while exercising.Ever close your eyes while doing yoga or Tai Chi and find yourself wobbling or almost falling over?
Eye health is more important to both mental health and physical health than most know.
Fitness Analyst, David Lightcap, joins Dr. Robert Abel to share the latest information about the body’s preferred positions for sight and strength.
David also explains why we fail to exercise parts of the body to the exclusion of others.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions and interesting articles.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles.
In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses telemedicine and the use of virtual doctors and nurses.
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Meet a dedicated volunteer and her vision for the future.Vision To Learn solves a problem affecting as many as 1.5 million children nationwide who lack the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, study math or participate in class.
Kids in low-income communities and minorities are disproportionately affected.
More than 89 percent of kids served by Vision To Learn live in poverty and 87 percent are kids of color.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes volunteer and high school senior, Sabrina Luther, to share why the field of eye care has made her want to volunteer with Vision To Learn.
How does visual reality effect your eyes and mind?The interaction of a game and the real world is known as augmented reality.
Augmented reality (AR) is a live (direct or indirect) view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data.
Games like these are becoming more and more popular in today's youth.
Joshua Fielder, a competitive gamer, joins Dr. Abel to discuss virtual and augmented reality, as well as the current frenzy of Pokemon Go and the Superman Virtual Reality Roller Coaster.
Listen in to learn more about how these virtual realities may affect your vision and mind.
Red, itchy eyes? Finally, relief is available... without a conventional drug.If you're experiencing itchiness, burning, the sensation that you've got something in your eye, crusting and redness of lid margins, and/or blurry vision, you might have "eye bugs."
Dr. Jim Branch joins The Wizard of Eyes to share his breakthrough presentation regarding this health concern at the recent annual research and ophthalmology and vision meeting.
What he revealed created quite a stir for patients who been suffering from red itchy eyes for years. Finally, relief is available... without a conventional drug.
What's the latest in facial cosmetic surgery?People do not like the signs of aging.
From the wrinkles and droopy lids, to the furrows in your brow, what can be done?
In this segment, Dr. Ari Abel shares the latest analytics and techniques for facial and eyelid cosmetic surgery.
He discusses the fact that cosmetic surgery continues to be prosperous, whereas LASIK procedures have diminished significantly.
Listen in for more information on these procedures and the options available today.
Are there visual consequences to virtual reality devices?You may have seen kiosks in your local mall featuring virtual reality devices.
Joshua Fielder, a competitive gamer, joins Dr. Abel to discuss the current state of these head-mounted devices.
The duo explores the visual consequences and whether or not such devices can be programmed for performing eye exams.
Having cataract surgery? Discover what you should know before going under the knife.Cataract surgery is a fairly common procedure.
But, if you're nearing this surgery, you may have some questions.
For example, can you really be guaranteed that you'll be able to drive without the need for glasses? Is there anything you can do to ensure the procedure is completely successful?
Dr. Ravi Patel returns to The Wizard of Eyes to discuss some of the finer points of modern cataract surgery and explain options for patient satisfaction.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles.
In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses an eye scan that may detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease, as well as the link between vision and gene therapy.
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Learn about the groundbreaking influence of the Vision To Learn program.Philanthropist and former editor of the L.A. Times, Austin Beutner, created an idea which has blossomed into a national organization that provides needy children with free eye exams and glasses.
Founded in 2012 in Los Angeles, Vision To Learn provides children with free eye exams and free glasses by bringing its mobile eye clinics to schools and to other neighborhood youth and community organizations.
Kids’ vision issues often go undetected, with as many as one in five children lacking the ability to see clearly.
Students with impaired vision can struggle to read a book, study math, see the board, or even participate in class... all of which can result in poor grades and adversely affect academic achievement.
Vision To Learn alters these outcomes by coordinating screenings for children and supplying those in need with eye exams and glasses; an age-old yet critical tool for success.
What is the link between your eyes and kidneys?Diabetes and high blood pressure aren’t only the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
They’re also the leading causes of eye disease and loss of vision. If your renal disease is a result of either condition, your vision may be at risk.
Kidney disease is quite common and associated with many other common diseases, particularly diabetes and hypertension.
Kidney disease can be detected early with simple blood and/or urine tests. Properly managed, the disease may be managed.
Relatively few people with chronic kidney disease will progress to the later stages where dialysis or transplantation may be required.
Dialysis is a “modern medical miracle” and can allow a person with end-stage kidney disease to live with very acceptable quality of life... limited mainly by complications of other diseases, particularly heart and vascular.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes Air Force veteran and nephrologist, Theodore Saad, to discuss the advancements in the treatment of kidney disease and the link between your eyes and kidneys.
Is the eye suited for robotic surgery?The world's expert in retina and cranial surgery, Steve Charles, has 20 years of experience in using robotics to work in the most difficult areas of the body.
Dr. Charles, an ophthalmologist and bio-medical engineer, has lectured around the world. Additionally, he has 100 patents and an extremely sharp mind in technological advancements in robotic assisted microsurgery.
A "superbug" can be super scary.Antibiotic resistance is a naturally-occurring phenomenon that can be slowed, but not stopped.
Over time, bacteria adapt to the drugs that are designed to kill them. They change the very core of their composition to ensure survival.
Misusing antibiotics (such as taking them when you don't need them or not finishing all of your medicine) is the single leading factor contributing to this problem.
The concern is that eventually doctors will run out of antibiotics to treat these ever-morphing superbugs.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares chilling stories of people who have suffered from antibiotic-resistant bacteria and reviews the frightening emergence of common and rare bacteria which have evolved towards antibiotic resistance.
Interested in drone racing? It may impact your vision.According to MyFirstDrone.com, the following is the definition of drone racing:
Drone racing is a sport where drone pilots strive to fly around a set course as fast as possible. Almost all drone races today are done using FPV (First Person View) systems. FPV is a type of drone flying where pilots use cameras to fly drones as if they were sitting in the cockpit. Some pilots fly using FPV monitors, where as others use specialized FPV goggles to give them a more immersive experience.
Drone racer, Joshua Fielder, joins The Wizard of Eyes to ask Dr. Robert Abel advice about why drone racers get vertigo, if monocular or binocular screens are better for your eyes, and exercises you can do to strengthen your eyes.
Listen to learn more about the vision of a drone racer.
Learn about the health of your eyes and how it relates to your body.The body is an impressive machine.
When things go awry, it generally doesn’t just shut down without warning.
Instead, it sends you little signals letting you know that something is amiss. Think of them as gentle biological taps on the shoulder.
Physical signs and symptoms are ways your body tries to alert you that something is out of balance.
Many health conditions cause symptoms throughout the body. Some show up on the skin, in your bowels, and in eyes and ears.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares tips and tricks that could help determine what your body and eyes need.
Why are nutrients vital for eye health?There is a direct and proven physiological connection between the nutrients we put into our body and the quality of our eyesight.
Some vitamins for eyesight can be absorbed from the food you eat, but other vital nutrients cannot.
If you're not eating a nutritionally-balanced diet on a daily basis, it's especially important that you incorporate additional supplements for optimal eye health, as well as your overall physical health.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, and special guest, Dr. Randy Bellows, review the development of one of the world’s leading eye formulas, Eye Complex CS, which also serves as a multivitamin.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles.
In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses changing the shape of you lenses for better vision, as well as new and improved contact lenses that could help glaucoma patients by recording intraocular pressure and administering necessary medication.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Why are clinical trails so important?Dr. Randy Bellows returns to The Wizard of Eyes to discuss his degree in Clinical Trials from the University of Chicago and how it influences our interpretation of vision research.
Dr. Bellows and host, Dr. Robert Abel, Jr., analyze the major Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) for accuracy and effects on the practice of Ophthalmology.
Why are ophthalmic technicians a necessity in the vision world?Ophthalmology technologists work with ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
Ophthalmology technologists work in a number of capacities, including assisting during eye surgery and setting up and performing maintenance on equipment.
In addition, ophthalmology technologists often perform diagnostic testing, such as measuring a patient's vision.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes ophthalmic technician, Sandy Fasano, to share her work experiences and why she enjoys working in the field of ophthalmology.
Learn about this new tool in refractive surgery.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes back Dr. Ravi Patel to discuss the benefits of KAMRA inlays.
The KAMRA inlay is new to the USA, but has been used with great success in Europe for years.
The device looks like a tiny camera lens, shaped like a ring with a hole in the middle. This tiny ring is implanted into one eye, right above the pupil, inside of the cornea.
The procedure itself is similar to LASIK, as it uses a laser to create a flap in the cornea.
Listen in to learn more about this procedure and if it could be right for you.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including a family with cataracts and a blind mountain climber who sees through his tongue.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
What's with the Zika virus?What's happening with the Zika virus?
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes back Dr. Omar Khan to discuss the recent news with the Zika virus, other vaccine recommendations, and natural ways to support immunity in the age of global travel.
If you have diabetes, you’re at increased risk for a variety of eye problems.Blurry vision is often one of the first warning signs of diabetes. If you have diabetes, you’re at increased risk for a variety of eye problems.
It’s important to have regular check-ups and to have your eyes examined.
This should include a comprehensive eye exam every year, including dilation.
The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, discuses what's causing vision loss in those who suffer from both type-1 and type-2 diabetes.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares some unusual case reports and scientific studies including dizziness, bowel resection and new treatment for sore eyes.
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How can you use art to enhance your life?How can you use art to enhance your life?
The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes documentary filmmaker and web designer, Adam Abel. Adam has taught image construction utilizing social and environmental considerations.
Together they discuss that there is more than meets the eye in creating images.
Learn about the benefits of music for those with autism.Individuals of all ages and all abilities can benefit from music therapy.
Many additional studies have found that children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) respond well to music.
Often, individuals with autism respond positively to music when little else is able to get their attention, which makes music a potential therapeutic tool.
Sevy Phalangas, a performing artist, pianist and phenomenal music teacher, returns to discuss her insights in teaching autistic children how to succeed in music comprehension and skills.
Fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression... could your thyroid be to blame?The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that wraps around the trachea.
Thyroid hormone controls many activities in your body, including how fast you burn calories and how fast your heart beats.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, discusses several different disorders that can arise when the thyroid produces too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism).
Listen to learn more about the four common thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, goiter, and thyroid nodules.
Learn about the benefits of playing piano for the eyes and brain.If you’re looking for a perfect way to keep your mind sharp, piano playing is the solution.
It exercises several different parts of the mind and body, while providing you with years of musical enjoyment.
Whether you play piano currently or are thinking about starting, playing piano is great brain and eye exercise.
Sevy Phalangas, a performing artist, pianist and phenomenal music teacher, returns to discuss the numerous connections between sight (fingers, score and environs) and sounds.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including how to tell pink eye from the Zika virus, signs, symptoms and what to do if your pregnant.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Learn insightful facts and tips about electronic device abuse with gaming creator, Joshua Fielder.Video games, as a pastime, have existed for just over 30 years. Their popularity increases every year.
The new world of laser-sharp computer screens and high-definition televisions force our eyes to overcome different challenges than the great outdoors. With these new challenges comes new hazards and damage to your eyesight, as well as some surprising benefits.
Just make sure to take those breaks, eat the right foods or take a multivitamin, and, of course, go outside from time to time.
Find relief from the overwhelming multitude of contact lens options.Paul Kuhwald is the second generation of contact lens specialists who have adapted all kinds of materials in order to fit difficult corneas and unusual eyes.
Contact lens specialists are typically more aware of the latest contact lens technology and options than a general eye doctor.
Many also use advanced equipment that can measure your cornea more precisely to achieve the best contact lens fit possible.
Listen in to learn more about your contact lens options with the host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including the powerful vision of birds and the review of the recent analysis of major automobile manufacturers’ headlights.
You will be disturbed by the performance of all but one.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Learn about mitochondria and how to enhance them for better health.Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell.
They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell.
You can tune up your mitochondria by eating healthy and taking nutritional supplements that mimic the positive effects of exercise and caloric restriction.
One of them is resveratrol, which activates SIRT1 genes; the same ones that are turned on by caloric restriction.
Dr. Alan Tillotson, a master of Western, Ayurvedic, and Oriental medicine, returns to The Wizard of Eyes to share his vast knowledge in these tiny intra-cellular organelles.
Coach of The Year at Saint Joseph’s University, Phil Martelli, shares how vision is used in basketball... literally and figuratively.Phil Martelli, distinguished head basketball coach for the Hawks at St. Joseph’s University, joins Dr. Abel to discuss ways vision is utilized in training college basketball players.
Martelli also discusses his life philosophy coaching a successful men's college basketball team.
Do you suffer from dry and itchy eyes?There are over 23 million people in the United States suffering from dry eye.
Scratch and itch no more.
This condition affects men, women, and children. It is exacerbated by excessive computer work, caffeinated beverages, and medications commonly prescribed for hypertension, depression and allergies.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes guest, Mary Boname, a phenomenal New Jersey physician who has explored reasons why patients who present long-term symptoms never had a excellent treatment plan.
Honesty is key to this dry eye story.
Advancements in MRI technology can tell us a lot about neuro-degenerative disorders.Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neuro-degenerative disorder characterized by the gradual onset of dementia.
An MRI can detect brain abnormalities and can be used to predict which patients may eventually develop Alzheimer's disease. In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, an MRI scan of the brain may be normal. In later stages, MRI may show a decrease in the size of different areas of the brain.
Dr. Phil Chao returns to share some of the dramatic insights that 3T MRI imaging can detect and predict about Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neuro-degenerative diseases that seem to be escalating a in modern societies.
Learn how music can heal, as well as how it affects the brain.True healing is not waiting for time to heal. It's creating the opportunities where healing takes place.
This process of mending can make you stronger.
Through music and art you can gain a sense of life’s meaning. When you create art, you make something that did not exist before and that you can preserve to enjoy in days to come.
Dr. Abel welcomes extremely talented musician and educator, Sevy Phalangas, to share her journey into the world of music and her unique inclusion of vision in teaching the youth, as well as students with autism.
It's very special to be able to combine sight and sound so elegantly.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including topics about crabs and how they see compared to drones and robots, and the importance of physical exercise to battle neuro-degenerative disease.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
When was the last time you had a really good laugh?A nationally recognized comedian and writer, Amer Zahr, joins The Wizard of Eyes to share his wit and wisdom.
Amer is an Arab-American comedian, speaker, writer, and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Drawing on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian parents, he finds the humor in society, culture and politics.
Amer joins Dr. Abel to explain how his carefully crafted material is designed to both lighten and inform audiences.
What are the leading causes of death for Americans, and how can they be addressed?Which areas of the world have the longest living people?
Japan leads the way with an average age of 74 1/2. Autralia, France, Sweden, and Spain are not far behind.
Unfortunately, Americans fall into 24th place.
What are the leading causes of death for Americans, and how can they be addressed?
Listen in as Dr. Abel discusses this very important topic.
Top 15 Causes of Death:
- Heart Disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- Accidents
- Alzheimer's
- Diabetes
- Influenza & Pneumonia
- Kidney Disease
- Blood Poisoning
- Suicide
- Liver Disease
- Hypertension
- Parkinson's
- Homicide
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including topics about Splenda (artificial sweetener) and its effect on gut flora, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and light therapy treatment, new Alzheimer's findings, hyaluronic acid uses, and tips for easing allergy symptoms.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Is optimal health achieved with dietary choices, supplementation, or a combination of both?With a long history in health food and supplements, Stuart Swinger continues to spread the word about combining both dietary choices and nutritional supplements to achieve optimal health.
With his own clients, Stuart takes all life factors into consideration, including previous health diagnoses, exercise adherence, nutritional needs, stress levels, and even body shape.
Listen in to learn which supplements Stuart recommends specifically for eye health, as well as other supplements that can be beneficial for overall health.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is a great resource for physicians and the public alike.Dr. Philip Rizzuto joins Dr. Abel to discuss the amazing work that the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) does to support public and physician education about the importance of vision and avenues of care.
For instance, the Academy has mandatory education for its doctors and free advice and care for the American public.
Listen in to learn how the Academy is living up to its aim of "Protecting Sight. Empowering Lives."
PCRF is a remarkable organization that helps suffering children get the medical attention they need.The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) sends volunteer teams of surgeons and other medical personnel to treat patients and train professionals at local hospitals in the Middle East.
The PCRF works hard to provide many sick and injured Arab children in the Middle East with specialized medical care by arranging cost-free treatment for them abroad.
Since 1991, the organization has sent over 1000 children abroad for cost-free care that is not available to them in their home country.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes special guest and fellow founder Delaware Chapter of the PCRF, Nora Whisnant, to share her compassionate journey. Whisnant explains what led her to PCRF and what the PCRF is doing to change the face of healthcare in Palestine.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including topics about worldly infectious diseases, where they came from, and how they can be treated.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Can “enlightenment” and the role of the third eye be inherited or are they developed with practice?Can “enlightenment” and the role of the third eye be inherited or are they developed with practice?
The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes Saligrama Subbarao to share his spiritual, physical, and professional journey, as well as what the "mind's eye" truly means.
Subbarao has worked in various capacities as a research scientist, educator, academic administrator and consultant to nutraceutical companies.
Having trouble getting the right kind of contacts for your hard-to-fit eyes?If you have had trouble wearing contact lenses or have been told you're not a good candidate for contacts, you simply may have eyes that are "hard to fit."
Contact lens specialists are typically more aware of the latest contact lens technology and options than a general eye doctor.
Many also use advanced equipment that can measure your cornea more precisely to achieve the best contact lens fit possible.
Paul Kuhwald is the second generation of contact lens specialists who have adapted all kinds of materials in order to fit difficult corneas and unusual eyes.
If you’ve given up on the idea of contacts, don't lose all hope just yet.
Could your dry, itchy eyes be caused by eye mites?The demodex mites spend most of their time buried head-down in hair follicles, the stocking-shaped organs that enclose and produce your hair strands.
They’re most commonly found in eyelids, nose, cheeks, forehead and chin.
While presence of these tiny mites is common in everyone, researchers speculate that some people develop demodex blepharitis due to unusual allergic or immune system reactions leading to inflammation.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes back guest, Dr. Arthur B. Epstein, to provide further insight into the multiple causes of blepharitis and red eyes, including demodex mites.
Dr. Epstein also explains how to treat them by using products like Avenova Eyelid Cleanser.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including topics about getting ready for ticks for the upcoming seasons and using stem cells to treat cataracts.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
What are the benefits of noninvasive body imaging?Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body.
MRI imaging provides a unique view into the interior of the human body and has become an essential tool of modern medical imaging and disease diagnosis.
In many cases, MRI provides important diagnostic information that cannot be obtained with other imaging techniques such as computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, which gives off more radiation than a MRI.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes Delaware’s most experienced MRI Radiologist, Dr. Philip Chao, to share with you the latest equipment and techniques for noninvasive imaging of the brain and eyes.
Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest healing systems on the planet.Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest healing systems on the planet.
It has actually been in continuous practice for thousands of years.
How can something so old still work for people living today?
Dr. Alan Tillotson, a master of Western, Ayurvedic, and Oriental medicine, returns to The Wizard of Eyes to share his vast knowledge in Chinese Medicine.
Dr. Tillotson explains how he uses herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and Tai Chi, to treat and prevent health problems.
What are the important signs and symptoms to look for after you or a loved one has suffered a head injury?A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). It can occur after an impact to the head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes the head and brain to shake quickly back and forth.
People hit their heads all the time... during impact sports, car accidents, or falls.
Most of the time, the injuries aren't serious; but, it can be hard to know for sure. That's why every head injury should be treated like a serious injury until a doctor says it's not.
Symptoms of a concussion range from mild to severe and can last for hours, days, weeks, or even months. If you notice any symptoms of a concussion, contact your doctor.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares important signs and symptoms to look for after you or a loved one has suffered a head injury.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles, including topics about stem cells to help macular degeneration and how feeding children peanuts before the age of one can actually help decrease the chance of the child being allergic to peanuts in the future.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Are you getting all the proper nutrients from your diet?Many nutritional supplements have been clinically shown to be beneficial for specific health conditions.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes founder of Your Health Solution, Chris Conway.
Conway shares his own journey through integrative medicine and his quest to understand why the body starts to fail us as we age and how you can slow that process by taking the right supplements.
Your Health Solution offers condition-specific self-care health programs that empower people to be in control of their health.
Listen in to learn about important supplements you should consider in your diet and the program that can help.
Listen in to learn ways to be more mindful and balanced, even if you suffer from something like vertigo.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares new information about neural plasticity and how it affects cognitive function and vision.
Dr. Abel also discusses why you get vertigo, how Tai Chi can enlarge your brain, and how meditation can improve cognitive function.
Listen in to learn ways to become more mindful and balanced.
Did you know UV and other radiation from the sun also can harm your eyes?Most people are aware of the harm UV radiation can do to the skin, but many may not realize that exposure to UV radiation can harm the eyes or that other components of solar radiation can also affect vision.
Extended exposure to the sun's UV rays has been linked to eye damage, including cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygium, and photokeratitis... all of which can cause temporary vision loss.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, discusses the dangers of UV and what you can do to protect your eyes.
Learn how Low Vision Therapy can help the visually impaired with training and special tools.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes guest Bo Smith to share his experience with helping the visually impaired by using low vision therapy.
Low vision is a general term that refers to a permanent functional vision loss that cannot be corrected by medication, surgery, or glasses.
If you have low vision, you may experience a wide array of diseases, field defects, and degrees of vision loss.
Some low vision-causing diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, may have even taken years to damage the eye.
Listen to learn more about this vision healing therapy.
Did you know you could have little creatures living on your eyelids?The Demodex mite is an eight-legged (arachnid) ectoparasite (living on the surface of the host) that can reside in our hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
If you think hygiene could be a main reason why you have mites in eyelashes, you are wrong. Scientists have shown no relationship between personal hygiene and infestation of these mites.
They have only noted that some hosts are much preferred by face mites than others.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes Dr. Arthur B. Epstein to discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatments for eyelid mites.
Dr. Robert Abel discusses the new science behind the potential medical applications of marijuana.Marijuana’s effects are primarily caused by a chemical known as THC. When THC enters the brain, it causes the user to feel high by affecting the pleasure center in the brain.
Marijuana has a few key effects on the eyes as well. One of the most noticeable occurs shortly after smoking the drug: redness of eyes. THC in marijuana lowers blood pressure, which dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow throughout the body.
Marijuana is used in some cases medicinally to treat eye conditions like glaucoma.
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve and is the second leading cause of blindness. Patients with glaucoma have increased eye pressure, which causes damage to the optic nerve and leads to peripheral vision loss.
Listen in to learn more about side effects, statistics, and medicinal uses of marijuana.
What is Lyme disease and how do you treat it?Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
The ticks most commonly infected with B. burgdorferi usually feed and mate on deer during part of their life cycle.
Although people may think of Lyme as an East Coast disease, it is found throughout the United States, as well as in more than 60 other countries.
In fact, Lyme disease has been found on every continent except Antarctica.
Join Dr. Robert Abel to learn more about this disease and the impact it can have on your vision and general health.
Did you know that glaucoma is the "thief in the night" and can reduce peripheral vision ever so silently?Did you know that glaucoma is the "thief in the night" and can reduce peripheral vision ever so silently?
Dr. Abel discusses the ways you can catch that thief and preserve your eye health.
Would you have ever thought that fixing your metabolism could transform your life?Would you have ever thought that fixing your metabolism could transform your life?
With the new book, The Stark Naked 21-Day Metabolic Reset, you can... and in just 21-days.
Fitness expert, performance specialist, and certified nutritionist, Brad Davidson, has worked with high-achievers of all kinds, from professional athletes (Sam Baker, Latavius Murray, and Aaron Hicks), to top CEOs, the former Miss USA California, and even celebrities like Joan Lunden.
In this new book, he reveals that readers should forget about everything they think they already know when it comes to diet and exercise, from cutting calories or carbs, to working out longer and harder. Instead, they should focus first on fixing what is broken: their metabolic breakdown.
This groundbreaking lifestyle plan enables readers to learn how to attain lasting peak levels of energy, health, and fitness by resetting and optimizing metabolism... resulting in a lean, strong body, more energy, better sleep, a heightened sex drive, and increased resiliency to stress.
Listen in as Brad joins Dr. Abel to explain the program and how it can help you transform your life.
Phil Cicooni joins Dr. Abel to share the work Homework Depot is doing to better communities.Homework Depot is a model program in Kent County Maryland, which includes a group of retired educators and business leaders who volunteer to help high school dropouts and adults achieve the education they've always wanted.
Phil Cicooni joins Dr. Abel to share the work Homework Depot is doing to better communities.
In a biblical sense, the eyes imply an anthropomorphic deity and the fact that we are constantly being observed.In a biblical sense, the eyes imply an anthropomorphic deity and the fact that we are constantly being observed.
Rev. William Lane joins Dr. Abel to share his discoveries about the use of the eye and vision within biblical narratives.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles from the previous week's eye health news.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers from Dr. Abel.
Alison Astill-Smith shares her own personal relationship between gluten, autoimmunity, and a "leaky gut.""Leaky gut syndrome" is said to have symptoms that include bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains.
But, it's still something of a medical mystery.
Alison Astill-Smith joins Dr. Abel to share information about her personal experience with gluten, causes of leaky gut, and how the condition can be affected by diet, supplements, exercise, and stress.
After extensive research, she began to explore the relationship between gluten and autoimmunity. By removing all gluten from her diet, she is now completely free of symptoms.
Dr. Abel welcomes the well-traveled family doctor, Dr. Omar Khan, to share his interests in global health.Dr. Omar Khan has traveled the world, meeting with numerous global leaders in his quest to understand the public health needs of many societies.
Dr. Khan joins The Wizard of Eyes host, Dr. Abel, to share how he keeps informed on major developments, nutritional needs, and infectious diseases like the Zika virus, which is currently problematic in Brazil and other South and Central American countries.
He explains that using various forms of social media, news outlets, and the CDC website is a great way to keep yourself informed about the world around you.
Did you know that a good night’s sleep can help maintain your vision?Most of us are aware that not getting enough shuteye can be harmful for your body; however, you may not know that a lack of rest can be hazardous for your eyesight.
Several eye disorders have been found in association with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), such as dry eyes, lack of oxygen to the eye, and floppy eyelid syndrome.
Listen in to learn about how your sleep patterns could affect your vision and overall health.
The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Abel, shares a chilling glimpse from his book, Lethal Hindsight.In this segment, the host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Abel, shares a chilling glimpse from his book, Lethal Hindsight.
Here is a sneak peek...
When a unique North Korean formula falls into the hands of a rogue German industrialist, a strange chain of events begins to unfold.
Gerhardt Kruger wants to see Germany return to its rightful place in the world.
This fast-paced international thriller involves two governments and a unique plot that could change the course of history.
The rates of cataracts triple in the Washington metropolitan area, and bizarre votes are made in the Senate Armed Services Committee. The level of deceit unfolds around a unique scientific concept.
When Lauren Chandler, ophthalmic surgeon and researcher, stumbles onto the plot, she puts her life and her father’s life in jeopardy. Ruthless killers will not allow anything to derail the plan as international tensions rise.
If you are not eating a daily nutritionally-balanced diet, additional supplements are especially essential for optimal eye health.There is a direct and proven physiological connection between the nutrients you put into your body and the quality of your eyesight.
Some vitamins for eyesight can be absorbed from the food you eat, but other vital nutrients cannot.
If you are not eating a daily nutritionally-balanced diet, additional supplements are especially essential for optimal eye health, as well as your overall physical health.
The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, defines the nutrients that fulfill the biochemical needs of your cornea lens and retina. Listen in to learn the best supplements to go along with your food choices.
Allan Tilloston discusses the benefits of using roots as herbal medicine.Roots are usually the most potent part of perennial and biennial plants.
They supply us with concentrated bioavailable minerals and nutrients that help heal illness by correcting nutritional deficiencies.
Dr. Alan Tillotson, a master of Western, Ayurvedic, and Oriental medicine, returns to The Wizard of Eyes to discuss the evolution of pharmaceutical agents from roots and botanicals.
Why do your eyes play tricks on your mind?Ever wonder how your eyes play tricks on you?
Optical illusions are images or pictures that you perceive differently than they really are.
Visual illusions occur due to properties of the visual areas of the brain as they receive and process information.
In other words, your perception of an illusion has more to do with how your brain works and less to do with the optics of your eye.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, explains this visual phenomena and why optical illusions simply trick your brain into seeing things which may or may not be real.
Learn about the impact of visual impairments and how they affect learning and basic cognitive functions.Cognitive linguistic impairments are more common than you would think, often affecting people with right brain injuries or those who suffer from Alzheimer's, dementia, multiple sclerosis, or have suffered a stroke.
This may result in individuals being unaware of food on the left half of their plate, unaware of people to their left, and in extreme cases, unaware of the presence of their left arm.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes the exceptional speech-language pathologist and owner of AccSense Accent, Natalie Lutz, to share her background and personal journey of working people with cognitive linguistics impairments.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles about anti-inflammatory eye-drops, as well as what the color of your eye drops means.
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What kind of visual skill does it take to be a illustrator?The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes founder of Birdsong Books and award-winning publisher of children’s nature books, Nancy Willis.
Willis discusses her journey as an illustrator and how she has trained her eyes to create the beautiful art in her children's books.
Dr. Robert Abel welcomes special guest, Linda Heller, to help bring awareness to duel sensory loss.Dual Sensory Loss occurs when someone loses both hearing and sight. People with dual sensory loss are also referred to as deaf-blind.
The circumstances under which a person acquires dual sensory loss differ for each individual, as will the impact on day-to-day life, as well as the lives of family members, caregivers, and others.
A person may compensate with vision as hearing deteriorates and vice versa.
As the “better” sense also starts to deteriorate, the person may face challenges in adjusting to life with dual sensory loss, experiencing difficulties with communication, everyday tasks in the home, finding out information, and getting out and about safely and confidently.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, Jr., and nationally-recognized HLADE President, Linda Heller, discuss dual sensory loss to bring awareness to the growing population of those with low vision, blindness, and deafness (or being hard of hearing), as well as the resources available and new efforts to help increase information and education to these individuals and families.
Dr. Robert Abel shares his story and how he became "The Wizard of Eyes."Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his in-depth background and how he came to integrate modern medicine, alternative remedies, and natural options in order to connect eye care with general health in the 21st century.
If you have allergies to certain ingredients or preservatives in your medication, pharmacy compounding may be right for you.Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients.
SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy is a licensed pharmacy where all medications are customized formulations prepared specifically for each patient.
In other words, SaveWay does not dispense commercially available drugs. Each prescription is prepared on site with the basic chemical ingredients required by the doctor's order.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes Certified Pharmacy Technician, Brenda Pavlic, to discuss SaveWay Compounding Pharmacy and how it can customize your medication to fit your exact needs if you are allergic to certain ingredients and preservatives or require a lower dose.
Dr. Loh shares his experience using drops and herbs to manage his glaucoma.A whopping 3,000,000 people in the U.S suffer with glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is vital to good vision.
Dr. Loh shares his experiences using both traditional and complementary ways to control glaucoma after an early diagnosis.
Dr. Loh is happy to announce he is now medication-free and to share is glaucoma journey with you.
Learn a simple self-treatment technique to help you live a pain-free life.While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you of possible injury and the need to take care of yourself, chronic pain is different.
Chronic pain persists. Pain signals keep firing in the nervous system for weeks, months, even years.
New research has revealed the missing link to pain-free living: a balanced nervous system and healthy connective tissue. These two components work together to provide your body support and optimal mind-body communication. MELT directly addresses these two systems of your body in a way no other self-treatment can, including diet and exercise.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes special guest, Sue Hitzmann, the creator of MELT. Sue’s interest in neuromuscular and manual therapies began when she was in her 20s with her quest to find a resolution to her own debilitating pain.
She shares her experience and techniques to improve the important circulation of your lymphatics and how you can live a pain-free life.
Did you know laughter is a powerful stress-relief remedy?Laughter increases the oxygenation of the organs, boosts circulation, and contributes to an overall sense of well-being.
Laughter can help open your eyes to see a situation for what it is.
When you're stressed out in the moment, it can often block ideas of possible solutions and decisions.
Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, welcomes comedian, Lauren Chicklo, to share the insights of her career in diabetes management and comedy.
Lauren works closely with endocrinologists and has learned that laughter relieves stress, enhances circulation and augments the pathways to wellness.
If you can find to find the humor in a stressful situation, it can help transform your mood in that moment and even throughout the day.
Dr. Robert Abel invites special guest Brittany Peterson to discuss her time spent in Ghana working with the blind.Brittany Peterson is a proud volunteer with Unite for Sight. Unite for Sight was founded by Jennifer Staple-Clark and specializes in healthcare delivery to communities around the world to eliminate patient barriers to care.
Partnering with local clinics in Ghana, India, and Honduras, Unite for Sight invests human and financial resources in the social ventures of the local healthcare professionals. On a daily, year-round basis, eye care is brought to remote villages by the local eye doctors.
As of July 2011, Unite for Sight has assisted more than 1.2 million people, including over 43,000 vision-restoring surgeries.
Peterson joins Dr. Abel to share her varied experiences in Ophthalmology and Public Health, as well as her time in Ghana working with the blind.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles about digital eye strain and the possible future of bionic eye parts.
Listen in to hear more interesting topics and answers with Dr. Abel.
Learn about the anatomy of tears and how to treat tearing abnormalities.Not all tears are of the emotional variety.
In fact, you have three different types of tears, all with important purposes.
Sometimes there is more to tearing than being sad or having dry eyes.
Excessive tear flow can also be an indicator of eye abnormalities, including loose lower eye lids, blockage, aging, and seasonal allergies.
Dr. Ari D. Abel, Oculoplastic Surgeon, joins host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, to discuss the anatomy of tearing, causes of abnormal tearing, and treatment options.
Dr. Robert Abel shares his experiences with extraordinary eye surgeons from around the world.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his travels and some of the interesting people he has met doing mission work in Nepal, India, Mexico, Jordan, Tunisia, Israel, and Gaza.
Included in this list is an eye surgeon who operates six days a week in Nepal.
Listen to learn more about his insightful journeys.
Listen in to improve your vocabulary with these insightful words.Host of the Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, discusses the plethora of words in the English language used to describe vision and their supremacy over words relating to other senses.
The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.The host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares an interesting article about the importance of posture and answers listeners' burning questions.
Allan Tilloston returns to discuss the benefits of using herbal medicine for chronic arthritis.Dr. Alan Tillotson, a master of Western, Ayurvedic, and Oriental medicine, returns to The Wizard of Eyes to share his wisdom about the use of herbs and supplements to manage and support patients with chronic arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome.