The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions and interesting articles.Host of The Wizard of Eyes, Dr. Robert Abel, shares his accumulation of emails and interesting articles. In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses the global (and

There is a proven connection between vision, memory and emotional states.Emotions are an everyday experience, whether good or bad. They can also have an impact on the body, which is often described as a psychosomatic state. Memory and cognitive performanc

Should pets and other animals have regular eye exams?Should pets and other animals have regular eye exams? Many medical ophthalmologists have been interested in studying the eyes of other creatures. Instrumentation, technique, and curiosity are just a few

Does your eye make-up contain something dangerous?Women (and some men) often use make-up to accentuate facial highlights. But, make-up can also cause health detriments. Dr. Christine Sindt joins Dr. Abel to share her recent research regarding the microbia

The placebo effect has been shown to have real health benefits.The placebo effect has been shown to have real health benefits. This effect can be effective in eye disease, IBS, migraines, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, mental health issues... the lis

After suffering from a bacterial infection which impacted his vision, Chris Panaro sought out stem cell treatment.Chris Panaro underwent surgery for a completely detached retina, which was caused by endogenous endopthymytis. This was caused by a bacterial

Is that crossword puzzle really doing your brain any good?Brain games... do they work? Who says they work (or don't)? How long do they remain effective, if at all? In this segment, Dr. Abel discusses the effectiveness of brain games, as well as research t

Learn which nutrients are the most important for eye health.What does your body need to feed your eyes? Dr. Abel runs down the most important nutrients for eye health. Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) Vitamin D Lutein Zeaxanthin Glutathione CoQ10 Vitamin A V

How does vision fit into early education?Merle Cohen has spent 40 years in early education with a specialty in developing pre-reading skills, which is found as a predictor of scholastic success. She and Dr. Abel discuss the need for vision modification in

Why are so many people turning to complementary medicine?Integrative, natural, complementary, homeopathic, alternative... these are all terms that describe health approaches that were developed outside of mainstream Western (or conventional) medicine. And