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Category: Eye - Vision - Ophthalmology

Vitamin A and vision; dietary iron; prescription drug affordability: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022
October 12, 2022
Interviews with ophthalmologist Mark Breazzano, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist...

How vitamin A deficiency can affect vision
September 6, 2022
Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Mark Breazzano, MD

How hearts should beat; explaining monkeypox; medical instrument cleanliness; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 12, 2022
June 10, 2022
Interviews with electrophysiologist Kiran Devaraj, MD, infectious disease chief...

Ophthalmologist's research explores the presence of coronavirus, other pathogens on medical instruments
May 24, 2022
Interview with Mark Breazzano, MD, ophthalmologist and ophthalmic researcher

Explaining the causes and treatments of headaches; how a vision exam can help detect disease elsewhere in the body: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 28, 202
March 26, 2021
Interviews with Upstate neurologist Awss Zidan, MD, and Upstate optometrist...

Eye exam can reveal problems and diseases in other parts of the body
March 26, 2021
Interview with Upstate optometrist Mirjeta Abazaga, OD

Dealing with retinal injuries; preparing children for surgery; kidney dialysis for kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021
February 5, 2021
Interviews with ophthalmologist Amir Yazdanyar, MD, PhD, pediatric surgeon...

What to expect and what to do when a retina is torn or detached
January 29, 2021
Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Amir Yazdanyar, MD, PhD

Boosting one's spirits and energy in winter; insights into pandemics; regenerating the retina: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021
December 31, 2020
Interviews with Assistant Dean of Wellness Kaushal Nanavati, MD; authors and...

Masks challenge the hard of hearing; retinal diseases and eye health; explaining esophageal cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020
December 10, 2020
Interviews with otolaryngologist Brian Nicholas, MD; retinal researcher and...

Researching the degeneration of nerves; seeking the possible regeneration of retinas; helping needy women with menstrual supplies: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020
August 6, 2020
Interviews with Upstate scientist Jessica Henty-Ridilla, PhD; visiting...

Early detection of glaucoma is key to preserving vision
February 12, 2020
Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Preethi Ganapathy, MD, PhD

Looking for causes of glaucoma; rehabilitation after spinal cord injury; caring for heart-failure patients: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017
September 29, 2017

Researcher focuses on possible causes of glaucoma
September 21, 2017

When children, parents, doctors disagree; eyesight restoration research; health risks of low-wage jobs: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017
August 31, 2017

Explaining glaucoma; female urinary health; outdoor project for people with disabilities: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017
January 27, 2017

Complete eye exam can detect glaucoma early, help save eyesight
December 22, 2016

Dangers of meningitis; advances in eye research; working on a shingles drug: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
December 9, 2016