Podcasts of Eyes on Health – Zaker Family Vision

Dr. Zaker and Val told a few office stories to start the show. Later Dr. Zaker talked about cataracts, what they are, who is affected, and the process of cataract surgery. Dr. Ron Carr from Midwest Eye Professionals joined the show and discussed multifocal and traditional implants. Later, Dr. Zaker and Val quizzed a caller with a fun game of “Dumb Myths You Actually Believe About Your Health”.

Cataracts and Dumb Myths Quiz Game

This week, Val started the show off on a serious note talking about Dr. Frank Zaker. They then went into the 100,000 poisonings that occur a year and most are those are with children within their home. A few tips on storage and disposal of toxins and behaviors to avoid were discussed. The most important take home message was have the poison control information readily available for anyone in the home; the number to post in your home is 1-800-222-1222. Dr. Zaker and Val did something you may never have heard on the radio; they showed their listeners a slide show of a vacation. The family vacation to Mexico is a must listen. In the second and third segment Tom Kens, a wellness coach and fitness trainer, joined the show to talk about ways to improve your lifestyle through healthy living. Some myths were debunked by Tom and activity advice given throughout the great visit on “Eyes on Health”. Finally, a listener joined to play a fun “Sweet Dreams are Made of These Game” for a Navy Pier experience prize. Listen to the show and play the true/false game yourself.

Shape Up at Home and Sweet Dreams Game – Eyes on Health – February 26, 2011

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This week on Eyes on Health, Dr. Frank Zaker talks about Child Safety. Lt. Dave Gilgenberg from the Burbank Fire Department talked about some of the simple and easy ways to keep our homes a bit safer. Heidi Sonntag, a veteran Hickory Hills Police Officer, called in to discuss different ways of looking at children safety, programs available to the general public, fingerprint and DNA registration.

You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out – Eyes On Health – 1-29-11

Dr. Frank Zaker started the show talking about prostate cancer. Annual blood work should be done to all men over 50 to screen for changes. Stephanie Klemencic, O.D. joined Dr. Zaker to discuss some commonly used systemic drugs and how they affect the eye. Computer Vision Syndrome was discussed and advice was given during the third segment. To conclude the show, a caller played our “Myths About Your Eyes” game.

Systemic Drug Side Effects on Eyes – Eyes On Health – March 26, 2011

Dr. Frank Zaker and Val started the show by discussing a major change in children’s coverage for family medical insurance plans. After talking about some of the advantages of aspirin, Cassie Vanderwall, a consultant dietitian and a certified personal trainer joined Dr. Frank. They focused on the national epidemic that is childhood obesity. Great advice and information was given on how to use proper portion sizes and how to modify behaviors to help with this problem. The behaviors Cassie mentioned were not only geared towards active play with kids, but importantly she focused on what the parents can do to properly care for the nutritional demand for children during different age groups. Dr. Zaker then took a few callers and played a true/false game for a free Vera Wang designer sunglasses give away.

This show is a great listen for any parent or grandparent who may want better resources or more information on nutrition.

Childhood Obesity – Eyes on Health – March 6, 2011