California Optometric Association member Dr. Elio Polsinelli visited View from The Bay on January 22, 2010 for a segment regarding children's vision. He engaged the audience with excellent visuals that gave viewers an idea of what it's like to see through the eyes of a child with a vision problem.
February 1, 2010
September 23, 2009
Short video for the California Optometric Association
A compilation of the latest television appearances placed by Phyllis Klein & Associates PR for the California Optometric Association was recently presented to COA’s local society leaders. The short video included quick cuts from numerous television segments and illustrated the wide scope of practice of optometry. It also demonstrated the value of PK&A’s PR program in educating the public about vision issues through media trained spokesdoctors. A post-meeting survey revealed that 97% of the attendees found the presentation effective and impressive with many asking for copies for their own use.
August 17, 2009
Eye Health Information in Berkeley Parenting Magazine
Parents' Press in Berkeley, CA included important information from the California Optometric Association in their August 2009 issue.
Eye Exam Reminder for Central California Parents
Central California Parent reminds readers in their August 2009 issue about the importance of vision exams.
Palm Springs Viewers Reminded of the Importance of Eye Exams
Dr. Winston Alwes of the California Optometric Association reminded Palm Spring viewers of the importance of eye exams in this segment on August 11, 2009 for KMIR.
July 14, 2009
Dr. Barnett shows viewers ways to combat Computer Vision Syndrome
California Optometric Association member Dr. Melissa Barnett went on KCRA-NBC July 12, 2009 to discuss Computer Vision Syndrome.
July 10, 2009
Dr. Hillier talks about allergies and the eyes on San Diego's CW
California Optometric Association member Dr. Carl Hillier went on XETV San Diego's CW to provide information about how allergies affect the eyes. He also warned viewers that sometimes what you think are eye allergy symptoms could in turn be an eye infection.
Dr. Fong explains Computer Vision Syndrome for KPIX
On behalf of The California Optometric Association Dr. Dennis Fong appeared on San Francisco's CBS affiliate KPIX to reveal how looking at the screens of iPhones, smartphones, and computers lead to Computer Vision Syndrome.
July 2, 2009
Computer Vision Syndrome segment on San Diego's Fox 5 Morning News
Dr. Jeffrey Anshel of the California Optometric Association appeared on Fox 5's Morning News in San Diego to talk about Computer Vision Syndrome.
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To find out more, visit www.eyehelp.org.
June 15, 2009
Computer Vision Syndrome segments in both San Diego and Fresno
San Diego Optometrist Dr. Phil Smith of the California Optometric Association was on San Diego Living last Friday giving tips to viewers on how to combat Computer Vision Syndrome.
In addition, Fresno optometrist Dr. Ralph Handly of the California Optometric Association was on Fresno's KSEE24 also talking about Computer Vision Syndrome.
In addition, Fresno optometrist Dr. Ralph Handly of the California Optometric Association was on Fresno's KSEE24 also talking about Computer Vision Syndrome.
