Let's Talk Low Vision with Dr. Bill Takeshita
The "Let's Talk Low Vision" pod casts are recorded by www.Airsla.org, where you will find numerous pod casts for the blind and the visually impaired.
- 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. Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:52:58 PST - Traveling With Low Vision
Dr. Bill interviews Joel Isaacs, who shares helpful tips to make your travel experience more enjoyable. Posted: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:20:48 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:57:07 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:30:05 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 21 Sept 2011 16:35:24 PST - Medical Advances for Retinal Conditions
World renowned ophthalmologist, Dr. Boyer discusses the latest treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt's disease and RP. Posted: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:43:57 PST - Social Security And You
What you need to know about Social Security, presented by Luis Luna, Los Angeles Metro Area Work Incentive Coordinator. Posted: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:40:35 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:25:38 PST - 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. Posted: Thu, 19 May 2011 10:41:40 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:43:45 PST - Dating With Low Vision
Dr. Bill interviews author, host, and motivational speaker, Kristin MacDonald and they discuss important issues about dating with low vision. Posted: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:48:22 PST - Ten Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Vitreo retinal surgeon Dr. Kent Small shares tips to help you maximize the health of your eyes. Posted: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:00:31 PST - 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. Posted: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:02:05 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:20:27 PST - The Apple iPad
Dr. Bill Takeshita talks with CCLVI President Richard Reuda about the Apple iPad and its accessibility. Posted: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:56:41 PST - 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. Posted: Sun, 26 Sept 2010 02:22:16 PST - 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. Posted: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:50:19 PST - 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. Posted: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:26:02 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:10:35 PST - 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. Posted: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:56:47 PST - 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. Posted: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:49:03 PST - 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. Posted: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:34:13 PST - 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. Posted: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:52:32 PST