Vision and Dental Health - Videos
Regular aspirin use may be linked to an increased risk for a blinding eye disease.
An implantable telescope is helping patients with macular degeneration see again.
Vision insurance improves the chances of better eyesight.
New procedure for dry eyes uses eye drops and a device that motivates the eyes to keep themselves moisturized.
Using digital tablets like an iPad or Kindle can help people with macular degeneration and other vision loss read better and faster, according to a new study. Erika Edwards reports.
Do your eyes bother you when using the computer? You could be affected by something called 'Computer Vision Syndrome'. Brad Drazen finds out what it is, and how best to deal with it.
Heavy consumption of caffeinated coffee increases the risk of glaucoma.
Using an iPad or Kindle may help people with vision loss read better and faster.
A new device is helping Macular Degeneration patients lead better lives. It's a mini telescope that is implanted in the eye.
The global leader in ocular science is right here in the U.S. and changing the lives of millions with breakthrough research to aide the visually impaired.
Pink eye is a very contagious virus passed easily, especially among kids. In fact... pink eye is one of the top reason kids miss school or daycare. Stephanie Springer reports on ways to reduce risk.
Kari Sakurai, D.D.S. reveals tips to make a dull winter smile gleam. Plus, see how a new toothbrush with ultrasonic technology requires no brushing at all! The Emmi-Dent Ultrasonic Toothbrush effectively cleans teeth and gums without friction, and instead uses ultrasonic vibrations with 96 million oscillations per minute. In addition, the Emmi-Dent can help destroy tartar and plaque buildup, as well as kill germs and bacteria under the gums where no bristles, mouthwash or floss can reach.
Learn why kids' eye exams are important.
Aside from the emotional trauma suffered by victims of domestic abuse, often they are left with physical scars as well. One California dentist is helping domestic abuse victims get their smiles back. Dr. Bruce Hensel reports.
Snap-On Smile is a procedure that allows you take model teeth for a test drive, before committing to the cosmetic dental work.
Doppler technology helps us predict storms... and now similar technology is helping dentists see if a cavity storm is brewing in your mouth.
The Tooth Fairy pays up, according to USA Today. Kids found an average $3 per tooth under their pillows this year, up 15% from last year, according to a survey from Visa.
Having an unhealthy mouth could increase your risk for cancer.
The Doctors are joined by dentist and co-host of The Doctors in Portugal, Dr. Miguel Stanley, who gives his expertise on oral care. Watch as Dr. Stanley demonstrates flossing tips and tricks.
The Doctors' producers traveled coast to coast in search of the most beautiful men in medicine to bring you a full year of helpful health tips and handsome faces with the Most Beautiful Doctors in America 2013 calendar. Meet Dr. January: Dentist Dr. Blake Julian.
The Doctors' producers traveled coast to coast in search of the most beautiful men in medicine to bring you a full year of helpful health tips and handsome faces with the Most Beautiful Doctors in America 2013 calendar. Dentist Dr. Blake Julian and his wife, Holly, dish about how they met.
The Doctors' producers traveled coast to coast in search of the most beautiful men in medicine to bring you a full year of helpful health tips and handsome faces with the Most Beautiful Doctors in America 2013 calendar. Web exclusive: What family practitioner Dr. Weston "Wiggy" Saunders wants you to know about your tongue.
The Doctors ' Investigative Reporter, Melanie Woodrow, explores one woman's startling claim that the mercury in her dental fillings may have led to her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Watch as Melanie visits CTI Science, a bio-technology company in Kentucky, where Boyd E. Haley, Ph.D. demonstrates how much mercury is emitted from a silver amalgam filling in a laboratory setting.
The Doctors ' Investigative Reporter, Melanie Woodrow, explores one woman's startling claim that the mercury in her dental fillings may have led to her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Melanie and E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork discuss whether silver amalgam fillings should be a cause for concern. Plus, learn the symptoms of elemental mercury poisoning.
Dr. Jeff Machat explains how some clinics can offer LASIK for only $499.
Dr. Jeff Machat discusses the different types of LASIK eye surgery available.
Dr. Jeff Machat explains why reading glasses are necessary even after LASIK.
Dr. Jeff Machat discusses the basic cost of LASIK eye surgery.
Dr. Jeff Machat goes over a few of the common complications of the LASIK procedure.
Dr. Jeff Machat discusses the effects of LASIK long term.