Optcasts 19 & 20

Optcasts 19 and 20 are now available online and from iTunes. 

Links:

Incorrect Operations Mostly Likely With Ophthalmology and Orthopedic Surgery

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712972?src=rss

Patients admit to CL overwear    

http://www.opticianonline.net/Articles/2009/11/27/24550/Patients+admit+to+overwear++.html

LASIK, PRK corneas suitable donors for posterior lamellar keratoplasty

http://www.osnsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=50956

Study Shows Pine Bark Improves Circulation, Swelling And Visual Acuity In Early Diabetic Retinopathy

http://www.ophthalmologyweb.com/News.aspx?spid=23&newsid=301559&headerid=23

In Women, Aspirin Might Ward Off Eye Trouble   (show 20)

http://tinyurl.com/ycbutsj

Dr. Patch

http://drpatch.ca/

Orbis Online Quiz

http://telemedicine.orbis.org/bins/volume_page.asp?cid=1-178-6162

Transitions cls

http://eyeoverheard.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/transition-contact-lenses-by-the-way-they-are-running-trials-on-animals/

Binocular Refraction System

http://eyeoverheard.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/interesting-optical-simulator/

Wet AMD marker

http://eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=5194

Laptop Tracking freeware

http://preyproject.com/

Carbonite

http://www.carbonite.com/

Dropbox

https://www.dropbox.com/

Flashcrypt

http://www.fspro.net/flash-crypt/

Housecalls.

http://www.televox.com/healthcare/

Rxlist.com

http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp

Eyedock

http://www.eyedock.com/

Eyeconx

https://www.eyeconx.com/mainpage.asp

 

Optcast 18

• Myopia Is Protective Against Diabetic Retinopathy, New Study Says
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711858?src=rss

• Schnucks adds EyeSite kiosks to pharmacies
• http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Schnucks-adds-EyeSite-kiosks-to-pharmacies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638771?contextCategoryId=40159

• New Screening Method for Vision Errors Could Benefit Millions in Poor Countries
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711855?src=rss

• Hallucinations Following Vision Loss Are Underreported and Underdiagnosed
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711691?src=rss

• Must You Still Practice Defensive Medicine to Avert a Malpractice Lawsuit?
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711110?src=rss

• Supplements for neuroprotection
• http://www.pconsupersite.com/default.asp?ID=20040

• Laser treatment for presbyopia
• http://www.topix.com/med/ophthalmology/2009/11/laser-treatment-for-presbyopia-soon-says-ophthalmologist

• Persistent spikes in IOP following Anti-VegF treatment
• http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711911?src=rss

Tech Stories:

• Vitamin D app for Iphone (or go to www.grc.com/health)

• Powermat
• http://www.powermat.com/pm_ca

• Google Wave discussion
• https://wave.google.com/wave/?pli=1

Optcast 17

Early AMD May Increase Heart Disease Risk in Older Adults:

http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Early-AMD-May-Increase-Heart-Disease-Risk-in-Older/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/633746?contextCategoryId=40133

Noncorrectable Vision Problems Associated With Shorter Lifespan In Older Adults:

http://www.topix.com/med/ophthalmology/2009/10/noncorrectable-vision-problems-associated-with-shorter-lifespan-in-older-adults

Seasonal Glaucoma Changes in Winter:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2332202/seasonal_glaucoma_changes_in_winter.html?cat=12

Driving Policies for Patients With Visual Field Defects May Be Too Harsh:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711686?src=rss

Cataract surgery benefits AMD patients:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169543.php

AMD prevention -- blue blocking lenses:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168853.php

FDA to investigate Q.O.L. following Lasik surgery:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167724.php

Tech:

Comlite Systems Surpasses 10,000 Users Worldwide:

http://www.ophthalmologyweb.com/News.aspx?spid=23&newsid=294022&headerid=23

MessagePal:

www.messagepal.com

MakeUseOf Guides:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/pdf-manuals-round-up/

Apple Magic Mouse:

http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/computer-peripherals/apple-magic-mouse/

Optcast 16

Sorry for the lack of updates recently.

Episode 16 is online. In it, we discuss some news and happenings from the Vision Institute of Canada's recent 20-hour TPA Conference and Trade Show.

Enjoy!

Optcast 13

Part 1 of the interview with Dr. Gary Gerber

http://www.powerpractice.com/

http://www.optometricincome.com/

Links:

Side effects of Latisse: http://consumerist.com/5362862/yeah-your-eyes-are-discolored-and-red-but-your-lashes-look-great
In-depth look at artificial tears: http://eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=5129

Glaucoma? That's No Excuse To Skip Your Workout http://tinyurl.com/ngtwfc

Efficacy and Safety of Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension 0.6% Compared with Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% for Treating Bacterial Conjunctivitis http://www.ophsource.org/periodicals/ophtha/article/PIIS0161642009005259/abstract?rss=yes

Optcast #12

Now available online and via iTunes.

Some links:

Use BCC to cut down on spam http://lifehacker.com/5341695/use-bcc-to-cut-down-on-reply-spam

Visikid - how to monitor your kids online http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/visikid-free-parental-internet-control-software-to-monitor-your-child-online-nb/

BatteryCare- http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/maintain-your-laptop-battery-better-with-batterycare-windows/

SmillaEnlarger image enlarger (for retina photos, etc.?) - http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/maintain-your-laptop-battery-better-with-batterycare-windows/

A UK Cosmetic Surgery First: An Eyelash Transplant Procedure -- http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161214.php
Macular Degeneration: Is Laser Still Relevant? -- http://www.revophth.com/index.asp?page=1_14408.htm
Higher Risk Of Cataract Surgery With The Use Of Drugs To Reduce Blood Pressure -- http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158645.php
Update: Liquid Bandages for the Eye -- http://www.revophth.com/index.asp?page=1_14404.htm

Special Announcement

Keep your eye open for Optcast #13!!

We will be having an interview with a special guest. Very interesting interview with lots of useful information.  

Optcast #11

Measuring IOP without anesthesia --

http://eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=5072

Light at the end of the tunnel for myopia risk? --

http://eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=5060

Disc hemorrhage and glaucoma progression --

http://eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=5069

VA investigates glaucoma patients’ treatment --

http://eyeoverheard.wordpress.com/2009/07/29/va-investigates-glaucoma-patients-treatment/

Optcast #9

Thanks to all who have been contacting us with show topic ideas and comments! We appreciate the feedback!

Links:

http://eyedocnews.com/

http://www.macworld.com/article/141725/2009/07/newsaddict.html

Optcast #8

Links:

http://www.liberkey.com/en/

http://www.lifehacker.com/

http://www.mba-ce.com/Login.aspx

http://blindsearch.fejus.com/

http://www.revoptom.com/index.asp?ArticleType=SiteSpec&page=drugguide/index.htm

'Optcast' 7

Latest podcast is available for download!

Links:

www.optometricincome.com

Pharyngula story on Zicam

Optcast 6

Now available online and on iTunes...

Links:

www.eyedock.com

www.bing.com

"Optcast" 5

"Optcast" is available online. 

Links:

www.tearlab.com

Episode 3

Episode 3 is now available for download. 

Links:

Eyedock

Eyemaginations

Ocutouch

Episode 2

Episode 2 is now available on iTunes. 

Links:

TED

Twitter

Optometry Times

Optcom

Western Digital

SECO 2009

Episode 1.0

Here are some links to resources we discussed:

www.eyeupdate.com

www.optcom.com
www.optometric.com 

Brief discussion on several eye care news stories, allergy meds.
More on allergy meds, board certification in our next podcast -- look for it after Easter.

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Send us an email at optometrypodcast@gmail.com.

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