CCLVI Lectures on Low Vision
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Council of Citizens With Low Vision International Lectures: Listen to a variety of topics that are specially designed for people who are partially sighted. Dr. Bill Takeshita presents these lectures each month and topics will include low vision and driving, signs and symptoms of emergency vision problems, what's new in low vision aids, and more.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 4S Accessible Phones | Dr. Bill interviews Richard Rueda, Kristi Stone and Julian Vargas about one of the most popular cell phones for people with vision problems, the iPhone 4S. Learn about the features and apps they like most. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:58:48 |
| Traveling With Low Vision | Dr. Bill interviews Joel Isaacs, who shares helpful tips to make your travel experience more enjoyable. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Joel Isaacs | 00:57:49 |
| Great Holiday Gifts - 2011 | Dr. Bill Takeshita and Julian Vargas describe some of the more popular holiday season gift ideas for children and adults with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Julian Vargas | 00:59:21 |
| Handling Difficult Situations | How to handle difficult situations. Dr. Bill and Tom Frank talk about ways to handle those tough situations that people with low vision often encounter. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Tom Frank | 00:45:23 |
| Returning to School | Everything students need to know when returning to school. Dr. Bill interviews Keith Christian, award winning teacher, about the things you should know before returning to school. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Keith Christian | 00:57:52 |
| Medical Advances for Retinal Conditions | World renowned ophthalmologist, Dr. Boyer discusses the latest treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt's disease and RP. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Dr. David Boyer | 00:47:34 |
| Social Security And You | What you need to know about Social Security, presented by Luis Luna, Los Angeles Metro Area Work Incentive Coordinator. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Luis Luna | 00:45:52 |
| On-line Shopping Tips | Dr. Bill, Julian Vargas and other guests discuss on-line shopping with low-vision. Safety precautions and tips on how to use technology will make on-line shopping a pleasant experience. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Julian Vargas | 00:51:14 |
| Selecting a Smart Phone | Tips to help you select the best smart phone. Dr. Bill interviews Julian, who shares his knowledge to help you select a phone. He discusses the iPhone 4, Android phones, and more. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Julian Vargas | 00:53:54 |
| When to Let Others Know - and How | When to let others know about your vision problem and how to do it. Dr. Bill discusses this topic with guests Cathy Schmidt-Whittaker and Keith Christian. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 01:07:36 |
| Dating With Low Vision | Dr. Bill interviews author, host, and motivational speaker, Kristin MacDonald and they discuss important issues about dating with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Kristin MacDonald | 00:59:18 |
| Ten Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy | Vitreo retinal surgeon Dr. Kent Small shares tips to help you maximize the health of your eyes. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Dr. Kent Small | 00:48:06 |
| Android Cell Phones | The most popular of the newer smart phones are based on the Android Operating System. Dr. Bill and Joel Isaacs discuss their benefits and accessibility for those with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Joel Isaacs | 00:48:59 |
| Eccentric Viewing Training for MD | Dr. Jose is a pioneer in the field of low vision. He talks with Dr. Bill about the benefits of eccentric viewing to improve the functional vision of those with macular degradation and central vision loss and finding a low vision specialist. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Guest: Dr. Randy Jose | 00:55:47 |
| The Apple iPad | Dr. Bill Takeshita talks with CCLVI President Richard Reuda about the Apple iPad and its accessibility. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Dick Burden | 00:55:10 |
| The EclipseScan Entertainment Center | Innovative Rehabilitative Technology, Inc. (IRTI) has released a new multi-function device that can scan and read documents aloud and display it in large print on a monitor. It comes with built-in internet radio, accessible CD, Daisy book player and DVD player. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Richard Burden | 01:08:10 |
| Diabetes and Vision Loss | Dr. Bill interviews Paul Freeman, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D., who discusses the visual consequences of diabetes and how people with diabetes can maximize their vision. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:59:08 |
| The Eye Pal Solo | Dr. Bill reviews ABiSee's new Eye Pal Solo scanner, capable of either reading documents to you or magnifying them, all without the need for a computer. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:33:31 |
| Visual Hallucinations | Visual hallucinations and entopic phenomena. Many people with low vision see things that are not really there in our environment. Dr. Takeshita explains why we see these images and when they need immediate attention. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:42:23 |
| Alternative Medicine and Supplements | Alternative medicine and nutritionalsupplements for people with low vision. Dr. Bill discusses some alternative treatments that have helped preserve eyesight. Acupuncture, vitamins, nutrition and other treatments are discussed. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:51:30 |
| Cataract Treatments | Treatments for patients with cataracts. Dr. Bill describes the functional problems caused by cataracts and medical and optical treatments available to help both children and adults. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:45:37 |
| Social Situations | How to handle social situations as a person with low vision. Dr. Bill discusses ways to improve your social life when you have low vision. | Reader: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:44:36 |
| Signs and Symptoms to be Aware of | Signs and symptoms people with low vision must be aware of. Dr. Bill Takeshita lectures about the importance of yearly eye examinations for people with low vision and warning signs that require immediate attention by an eye doctor. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:27:02 |
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