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17 January 2024 Dr. Salma Yassine specialises in pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital and she is telling us how much screen time our kids should be getting. Vishal Soni, Senior Technical Product Manager at Alteryx lets us know if we should be scared of AI. Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Medical Director, Dr Mariam from Awatai Clinic came in to talk about the importance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and HPV. Last, but not least, it's Pets & Vets! Veterinary Physiotherapist Megan Taylor and Dr. Maria from Modern Vet are in to answer all of your pet queries!

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Listen to today's episode,  "Creating Clear Vision for Kids: Exploring the Bate's Method and Beyond with Orit Kruglanski" as Vision Educator, Orit Kruglanski joins Dori Durbin. Orit shares:

• Can Eyesight Be Improved?
• The Bate's Method
• About "Play Your Way to Better Eyesight" Book
• How to Help Your Kids See Better
• How Stress Affects Vision
• Accidentally Failing Your Eye Exam
• A reading from "Play Your Way to Better Eyesight"
• Orit's Eye Story
• Changing Your Vision Perspective
• How to Reach Orit
  
  

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More about Orit:
Orit Kruglanski is a visual educator, she helps people of all ages play their way to better eyesight, reducing eyestrain and the need for glasses.

She got glasses when she was 7, and at 38 started improving her vision from -8.5 diopters to her current no-glasses life.

She is the author of "I see clearly", an illustrated Bates Method book for children (and adults who secretly buy it for themselves), and “Play your way to better eyesight, a parent's guide to natural vision”. She lives in Barcelona and works online and in person.

Find Orit's Book:
https://orit-kruglanski.aweb.page/p/2f4bd9f8-8288-4132-b750-6c6774836a11

Follow Orit:
http://www.iseeclearly.org
http://facebook.com/oritkruglanski
http://www.instragram.com/oritojos
email: orit@iseeclearly.org

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin

En este episodio platicamos con el Director de Subaru México y con el subgerente de marketing de la marca para que conozcas más sobre esta marca que tiene herencia aeronáutica, con mucha historia en el deporte motor por su tecnología, su tracción permanente en las cuatro ruedas y sus novedosos sistemas de seguridad. Vale la pena que pidas una prueba de manejo de sus modelos y conozcas más sobre sus vehículos que son capaces de pasar por cualquier obstáculo o por terrenos complejos, sus modelos XV, Forester, su sedán deportivo que por cierto próximamente tienen noticias de este gran vehículo que tiene muchos fanáticos en México. Te sorprenderás de lo que platicamos con su director que es japonés y que se encuentra en México desde 2017 y le encanta México y busca que los consumidores manejen los autos de Subaru y así conozcan de la marca que ha ido evolucionando en México y tiene un gran respaldo en nuestro país. 

This episode covers the following topics:

• What an ophthalmologist is and how it's different than an optometrist
• Common pediatric eye conditions
• When children start developing vision and how it evolves in the first few years of life
• The importance of routine vision screening and identifying abnormalities
• Amblyopia (lazy eye)-diagnosis and treatment
• Strabismus (eye misalignment)-diagnosis and treatment
• What is vision therapy and is it ever recommended
• Common myths about healthy vision

About Dr. Tehilla Steiner:

Dr. Steiner is a fellowship trained pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon. She specializes in the treatment of eye conditions in children.

A native of New York and New Jersey, Dr. Steiner graduated from Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women. She obtained her medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her internship at Abington Hospital and ophthalmology residency at Northwell Health (formerly called North Shore- Long Island Jewish), being selected as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Steiner then went on to Montefiore Medical Center where she completed her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. 

In her spare time, she loves cooking, baking and riding her Peloton bike. 

            In this episode Levi and Brandon interview Keith Queen, Visual Impairments coordinator at the Iowa City VA. Listeners will hear how Keith navigated his life with his own visual impairment and his career with the VA, the blind rehabilitation services the VA offers, and expectations for Veterans beginning to lose their eye sight. 

            Keith Queen struggled with his vision, beginning in his youth, and was diagnosed with rare juvenile onset macular dystrophy, Stargardt disease. Keith did not receive services until he was connected with the Commission of the Blind, following his diagnoses which funded his college education. Keith has two undergraduate degrees, a master’s degree, and served in the Peace Corps. He has pursued a career in blind rehabilitation services and has worked with 5 different VA organizations across the Country. Keith now is a part of the Visual Impairments Services Team.

            Visual Impairments Services Team (VIST) connects blind or visual impaired Veterans to multiple programs and services. VIST supports Veterans with learning basic life skills, financial management, technological support and training, counseling, etc. Veterans meet with the Visual Impairments Coordinator in their area to conduct an exam, learn more about their condition, discuss expectations, and refer to services. Click the link to learn more about VIST and connect with a coordinator near you. You can also check out the latest research being done at the Center For the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss.

            Blind Veterans Association (BVA) strives to serve and support Veterans with vision loss. BVA advocates for visually impaired Veteran-focused issues and mentorships for Veterans and family. BVA offers four different programs: Veterans Service, Care Review, Operation Peer Support, and Scholarships. Click the link to learn more about BVA. 

            Also listen to episode two to hear from Dan Standage on his own journey with vision loss during his time in the military and life after. 

Dr. Fingerhut continues the discussion of how diabetes can affect the eyes, and what you can do if you have diabetes.

For over 50 years, Eye Specialty Group has provided state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care to Mid-Southerners. From specialized glaucoma treatment, laser cataract surgery, and retina surgery to LASIK and eye reconstructive surgery, our dedicated and caring professionals are here to provide the best possible care to you and your family.