Instructional Video6:56
SciShow

Retinal Scanning is Changing Healthcare

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video2:44
SciShow

Do Glasses Ruin Your Eyesight?

12th - Higher Ed
Hank brings the answer into focus. Hosted by: Hank Green
Instructional Video3:51
SciShow

Why Does Squinting Help You See Better?

12th - Higher Ed
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?
Instructional Video2:43
SciShow

Do Glasses Ruin Your Eyesight?

12th - Higher Ed
Hank brings the answer into focus.
Instructional Video5:28
TED Talks

Joshua Silver: Adjustable liquid-filled eyeglasses

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video8:32
Curated Video

Optometrists use math? - The surprising ways that an eye doctor uses math everyday for kids!

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video3:01
Curated Video

Taking Care of Your Eyes: Importance of Early Detection and Treatment

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:58
Healthcare Triage

Aaron Becomes a Medical Tourist after a Monkey Mugging

Higher Ed
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!...
Instructional Video2:05
Visual Learning Systems

Understanding Physical Examinations

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

Eye Floaters: Shadows of Debris in Your Eyes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video21:51
Wonderscape

Alphabet Around the Mall from A-Z

K - 5th
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.
Instructional Video2:55
Curated OER

Newark Optometrist

6th - 12th
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...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Ira Asks: How Do They Make Eyeglasses?

9th - 10th
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?