C Tortora – Hawaiian Eye Center: Recent Episodes
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In this week’s program, host Dr. Christopher Tortora talks about the difference between the various types of eye doctors, optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians. We also talk about the details of what’s done during an eye exam and why your eye doctor may have to check your need for glasses even if you don’t want or […]
In this week’s program, you can hear all about the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Dr. Tortora explains what can happen if you don’t get your eyes checked regularly and how glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated. In addition, you can hear him discuss what type of treatments are most helpful […]
Listen to this week’s show in which Dr. Tortora discusses the proper use of eye drops, how to get them in to your eyes without contaminating the dropper tip, and how to maximize the effect of drops. Ear drops are not for the eye, and other things in dropper bottles like superglue are also not […]
When we use the computer throughout the day, our eyes get tired and our muscles get sore. The key to reducing the symptoms and long term effects of computer use is to take rest breaks regularly, and practice blinking when you’re staring at something for an extended period of time. Looking into Computer Vision Syndrome […]
In this week’s episode of the Hawaiian Eye Show, Dr. Tortora spends time clarifying why some over-the-counter medications include a warning that they shouldn’t be used in people who have certain forms of glaucoma. There are two forms of glaucoma, open angle glaucoma, and narrow angle glaucoma, and only people with the more unusual form […]
Listen to this week’s program to hear Dr. Tortora discuss how and why we get cataracts, and what we can do about them. He also discusses the most advanced technology available to treat cataracts and how we can reduce the need for eyeglasses following cataract removal. Listen now
In this week’s version of the Hawaiian Eye Show, Dr. Tortora discusses eye injuries and what types of activities increase the risk of injury, as well as what can be done to reduce the chance of trouble from eye injuries. Learn about this, and hear all the latest in eye news including a story about […]
In this week’s episode of the Hawaiian Eye Show, Dr. Tortora talks about what types of things cause the eyes to itch, burn and be red. He also talks about how our modern lifestyle is hard on our eyes, and what we can do to keep our eyes more comfortable. Listen now
Listen to this week’s program in which Dr. Tortora discusses what is involved in an eye exam. What are the steps involved in evaluating your eyes and how do we determine eye health and what’s done about it. Listen now
In this week’s program, Dr. Tortora discusses eye health in diabetics and also what you can eat to help keep your eyes healthy. That, your calls, and all the latest eye news. Listen now