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SciShow
Retinal Scanning is Changing Healthcare
Your optometrist can tell you if you're at risk for cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, or diabetes. And it's all thanks to James Bond-style retinal scanners.
SciShow
Why Does Squinting Help You See Better?
If you've ever tried to make out something that was really far away, odds are you squinted while doing it. It's basically involuntary! But does narrowing your field of vision really help you see things better?
TED Talks
Joshua Silver: Adjustable liquid-filled eyeglasses
Josh Silver delivers his brilliantly simple solution for correcting vision at the lowest cost possible -- adjustable, liquid-filled lenses. At TEDGlobal 2009, he demos his affordable eyeglasses and reveals his global plan to distribute...
Curated Video
Optometrists use math? - The surprising ways that an eye doctor uses math everyday for kids!
Ever wondered how math is used in the real world? Join us in this fascinating episode as we dive into the world of optometry with Dr. Ann Morrison, a renowned optometrist and professor at Ohio State University. In this engaging...
Curated Video
Taking Care of Your Eyes: Importance of Early Detection and Treatment
This video emphasizes the importance of regular eye tests to catch and correct eye disorders early. It highlights the various aspects of an eye exam, from checking vision to identifying potential issues like cataracts or macular...
Healthcare Triage
Aaron Becomes a Medical Tourist after a Monkey Mugging
When Aaron went to Malaysia to learn about medical tourism, he became a medical tourist himself after he was mugged by a monkey. The monkey stole Aaron's glasses, and he had to have new ones made. It turned out to be pretty easy!...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Physical Examinations
The video discusses the importance of regular medical check-ups for maintaining good health. The video emphasizes the need for annual physical exams, dental check-ups every six months, and eye exams to detect any vision issues. The video...
Curated Video
Eye Floaters: Shadows of Debris in Your Eyes
This video explains what eye floaters are, how they occur, and when they may require medical attention. It reassures viewers that seeing floaters is a common occurrence and not a cause for alarm unless they become more frequent or affect...
Wonderscape
Alphabet Around the Mall from A-Z
In this video, students will learn the alphabet while taking a virtual shopping spree through a mall. Each letter is associated with a different store or place in the mall, allowing students to practice letter recognition and vocabulary.
Curated OER
Newark Optometrist
When you need to go to an optometrist, you may see Karin Rardin. She explains different aspects of her job as an optometrist, the required education and experience, as well as what she likes most about her job. Tip: Show this with other...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Ira Asks: How Do They Make Eyeglasses?
You deliver your prescription to an optician, and they return with a pair of eyeglass lenses tailored precisely to your personal vision quirks. But how?