Vision and Dental Health - Videos

Dr. Jeff Machat provides an overview of how LASIK works and explains the steps involved in the procedure.

Dr. Jeff Machat, explains the long term risks of LASIK.

Dr. Jeff Machat explains some of the new developments in LASIK technology.

Dr. Jeff Machat, President and LASIK surgeon of Crystal Clear Vision, discusses what patients need to know before moving forward with LASIK eye surgery.

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Dr. Alina Krivitsky tells Mind Your Body TV that plaque can cause gum disease and eventually, it could cause diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. Here's what to do.

Full Segment: Choroideremia is a disorder that causes progressive loss of vision. We talk with people who have this disease about how they see their life beyond blindness.

Tod and Justin Purvis share their story about how they've dealt with Choroideremia, a disease that causes a person's sight to become progressively worse.

Choroideremia is a disorder that causes progressive loss of vision. We talk with people who have this disease about how they see their life beyond blindness. Abby Huntsman is joined by Tod and Justin Pervis to discuss.

Coconut oil mouthwash? Learn how rinsing with this natural elixir can help get rid of plaque and gingivitis.

Trypanophobia is a fear of needles. Courtney says she's been afraid of needles since childhood; however, she was recently told she has a small cavity that needs filling and can no longer avoid seeing the dentist. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman soothes Courtney's fears with a new product called Dental Vibe. See how it works!

Sties are like pimples on your eyes. Find out how to treat them safely.

Seeing spots? Learn what yellow and red spots on your eyes mean and what to do about them.

Optometrist Ryan Stybel shares the three best ways to remove a foreign object from your eye.

During a baseball tournament, 13-year-old Ryan pitched the ball and the batter hit it right back at him - into his eye. While Ryan fortunately remained conscious after the incident, his eye was seriously damaged, and his vision has yet to be restored; however, Ryan's spirit and love for sports has not been compromised. Hear his amazing story.

During a baseball tournament, 13-year-old Ryan pitched the ball and the batter hit it right back at him - into his eye. While Ryan fortunately remained conscious after the incident, his eye was seriously damaged, and his vision has yet to be restored. Ophthalmologist Dr. Kerry Assil joins the show to explain what happened to Ryan's eye. Plus, watch Ryan shoot hoops with E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork.

Christine Ha won the reality competition MasterChef even though she couldn't see the ingredients or the tools in kitchen.She started losing her vision about 10 years ago after her optic nerve became inflamed because of an autoimmune condition.

Dr. Kerry Assil explains how the laser works to remove Marji's cataracts.

Marji developed cataracts about two years ago, clouding her vision. She is legally blind in her right eye and the vision in her left eye is deteriorating quickly.She visits Dr. Kerry Assil, who explains that a cataract is the loss of transparency of the natural lens inside the eye.Cataracts are the No. 1 cause of blindness worldwide, but Margie developed them early, and Dr. Assil performs a revolutionary new surgery to remove them.

What's inside your mouth could be killing you! 122 million Americans have a silver filling. The FDA says that they're safe, while dozens of countries around the world are banning them. Should you be concerned about what's inside your mouth?

Learn how a dental cleaning kit could help you live longer.

Ophtalmologist Dr. Kerry Assil explains that if a patient's prescription is beyond the limits of Lasik, he or she may be a candidate for Verisyse, a procedure that adds a third lens to the eye as a permanent solution.

Common sense suggests when a toothbrush starts to look frayed and worn, it is time to invest in a new one. But that may be too late, as Heidi Mitchell explains on Lunch Break.

Can a tattling toothbrush promote better oral hygiene?

Dentist and co-host of the Portuguese version of The Doctors Dr. Miguel Stanley explains why accidentally biting your cheek or tongue hurts so much.

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman explains three oral health tips that can keep your teeth pearly white and film-free.

Like most 7-year-olds, Taylor loves Halloween, especially all the candy. She wants to know what happens if she goes to bed without brushing her teeth after eating her Halloween treats. "My mom says I'll get cavities, but will I from just one night? Come on, it's Halloween!" she asks.

Plus, will Dr. Bar-Zion's plan for reducing the amount of candy and sugar children eat after Halloween work for your children? "What we wanted to do was get the candy out of kids' hands as soon as possible," he says. His orthodontist office hosts a buy-back event November 1 and offers children $1 for each pound of candy, up to five pounds. Plus, they get a toothbrush!

Orthodontist Dr. Yossi Bar-Zion reveals the scariest candy for your teeth. It can be as acidic as battery acid!

Jeff visits periodontist Dr. Sanda Moldovan, who does an oral DNA test to determine what types of bacteria are causing the infection and recommends that Jeff have a laser treatment to kill the bacteria.

Jeff, a producer on The Doctors brushes and flosses his teeth, but on his last trip to this dentist, he was surprised when he was told he might have periodontal disease. Jeff is not alone. One out of two people in the U.S. has periodontal disease, an infection of the gum and the bone surrounding the teeth. It is caused by plaque that stays on the teeth too long and gets beneath the gum causing infection. If untreated, the gums no longer support the tooth, and you can eventually lose your teeth.