When was the last time you did something simple, and it had a profound difference in your life as well as someone else’s? This holiday season, consider something new for the family – Audio Description movies. The blind community have been enjoying movies on the big screen and through their library where the action and settings of scenes and frames of the movie brings the story to life. My first experience of one such movie was Finding Nemo at an assistive technology event for youth. My second ex...
Nov 06, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
When was the last time you visited your local library? For me, it was prior to the pandemic and working full time. Throughout the years, I’ve visited the local library for book, books on tape and videos. Recently I visited the local library for the visually impaired, blind, and print disabled community. Though I knew about the library, I didn’t know about the services for the print disabled and learning disabled dyslexic community being serviced. I recommend you check out the National Library Se...
Oct 28, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Are we asking the right questions, or , is this question offensive? Talking with sighted people, people we can see, don't see, or can not see. Such as On Zoom vs WebX, or talking to someone who has low sight or no sight. Language we use, questions we ask, with our family. Language we use, questions we ask, at work. Language we use, questions we ask, with friends. Language we use with someone with physical disabilities. Language we use with someone who has low vision to no vision. Language we use...
Oct 05, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Where do you begin to learn about resources when you or your loved one loses their eyesight? Two websites, acb.org and nfb.org, are great places to learn about resources for those in the low vision to no vision community. There are many ways to connect: phone groups, chats, and activities such as game nights. As one begins experiencing blurry vision, connecting with like situation people makes the process less frustrating. Start here for an introduction into navigating the low vision and blind c...
Sep 30, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Alt is short for alternative, only when is the alternative a shortcut. This is explored in a short audio lesson of less than 7 minutes. An example of less is more, less time, more content. No need to contact me at Katie@5StarEyeCare.com to let me know how much you enjoyed the podcast, just like it and share it.
Aug 31, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Short cuts help us get from point A to point B faster, especially if we know how to use them. The computer keyboard key Ctrl, often found at the bottom left corner of the keyboard, is short for Control. When combined with the letter S, it allows one to save the current document. The top of the keyboard also has shortcuts, allowing one to mute, increase, or decrease the volume of the speakers. This short tutorial includes popular and not-so-popular shortcut key combinations using the Ctrl key. Li...
Aug 24, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Speech to Text (STT) and Text to Speech (TTS) are becoming mainstream for those with visual disabilities. By the way, what is worse, saying visual disabilities or blind community? Those who don't understand me, try understanding my assistant Alexa! She explains this in her words. Seeing.ai is a life-saver for those with low vision to no vision. This podcast is an introduction into that app. For more information on this topic or other types of resources for those struggling connecting with their ...
Aug 17, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Help -> Assisstance -> Assistive Technology -> Accessibility -> What is it going to take to make our lives easier? I go through each step within the Ease of Access on the Microsoft computer. If you need assistance in setting up your accessibility features, contact Katie@5StarEyeCare.com.
Aug 10, 2021•11 min
Redirecting this podcast. If a person has a heart attact and survives heart bypass surgery, are they the same person? If one changes their business perspective, are they and their business the same as before the change? We look at what it takes so our audience hears our message. It's not about me, though I use personal examples, it's about us!
Aug 05, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Defining Macular Degeneration central vision loss then exploring what we are not seeing in our business that is missing. Using our peripheral vision as entrepreneurs and business owners, when unable to see centrally. Join The New Technology in Macular Degeneration Webinar Wednesday, 5pm PT at https://bit.ly/2WNKRsO
Aug 03, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Have you ever danced with the concept of adding something new to your life, and the two step became a tango? When I worked with an Alexa and a Dot while employeed at Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii, I experienced many ways the device helps those with disabilities. I'm considering buying one, but learned that I could download the Alexa app on my phone for free. It was not a two step.You will hear my results. Instead of WYSIWYG, my experiment was WYHIWYG! It became a tango, a duo o...
Jul 29, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What do vision statements and mixed astigmatism have in common? Two focal points points from different perspectives converging at the one sweet target spot focal point. This podcast also includes stick-to-it-iveness, whatever it takes to reach the target or goal. Enjoy and make it a great day, Aloha.
Jul 27, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
How do you combine peanut butter & jelly into the perfect sandwich? If you want to see some creative combinations, Studio C has a great youtube.com video demonstrating the best way to make this classic combination of the PB&J sandwich. ( https://youtu.be/PDxjcXQjJoU ). This is another episode where refractive errors are used to demonstrate a business concept. With Compound Astigmatism, we need to move 2 focal points either farther away or closer up. Napoleon Hill's budgeting time and mon...
Jul 22, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Bending ones perspective in business is like light bending through an optical lens - whatever it takes to hit the bullseye. What happens when there are 2 points of light that need bending, or one point of light in only one meridian? Same in business. You may have one component hitting the target, but the other one misses. This podcast introduces options to getting both perspectives hitting the bullseye.
Jul 20, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What's happening in contact lenses today? Celebration and research. Tip of the day is how clear vision applies to our business. Make it a great day!
Jul 13, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Cleaning contact lenses in your mouth happened with hard lenses, but don't do that with soft lenses. This historical overview introduces in insiders perspective on contact lenses, wear and care, of different lens materials. Next episode, I'll riff on where technology is taking contact lenses cosmetically and therapeutically. For more information or you have a question, inquire at Katie@5StarEyeCare.com
Jul 06, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What are you missing out, not seeing, in the distance and at near. Need assistance? Assistive Technology magnifying digital devices features are explained along with the benefits of those items. This episode also integrates Vision in a different context in our lives. You may want to take notes!
Jul 01, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How do you assist your life through technology? Assistive Technology is used in our daily life, helping us with tasks vision related or not. Today's episode integrates both. Magnifying Tools are introduced, helping us see better, assisting us in life.
Jun 29, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
When someone has Age related Macular Degeneration, it can be as frustrating as not being able to find the readers on top of your head or hanging from your shirt. AMD is central vision loss. That is the easy answer. Let's say your business has a vision statement. Applying AMD, what if there was a blind spot in your business plan? I'll be integrating medical and business concepts as I riff on Macular Degeneration. If you like this format, let me know at Katie@5StarEyeCare.com.
Jun 25, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
EyeCare paraprofessionals and patients, students and parents, ask - What is 20/20 Vision? This podcast answers non-technical questions, and adds some medical perspectives. It addresses vision, the Big E is 20/200, legally blind means not being correctable to at least 20/80, and legal to drive is seeing at least 20/40. The podcast includes medical terms like myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. This sets us up for the next podcast on Macular Degeneration.
Jun 22, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
I needed a new platform to serve YOU, the vision, low vision to no vision community. The idea came from a mastermind class where Dean Graziosi was talking about riffing on a topic. I had to look it up. I thought, I can do that! Immediately titles came from everywhere I could riff on: · VisionRiff on 20/20 · VisionRiff on Assistive Technology · VisionRiff on Myopia · VisionRiff on Macular Degeneration · VisionRiff on Contact Lenses · VisionRiff on Eyewear Lenses · VisionRiff on Dry Eyes · VisionR...
Jun 18, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Eyes On Profits – End of a Chapter Thank you for joining me in this podcast journey. It is not Farewell. Today is opening space for a new podcast series. The name is exciting and opens the doors to video as well as audio recordings. Until next week, make it a great day. Aloha.
May 25, 2021•9 min•Season 6Ep. 5
How do visually disabled people find supportive communities if their doctor doesn’t offer any resources to them? It’s a valid question. I’m embarrassed to say that I thought I knew a lot about vision and low vision, only to learn that I know very little about blindness. Who we are when no one is watching. Are you hiding in your cave? Are you connecting with people by phone? Are you choosing to laugh because you can? One last thing. Please connect with your eye doctor and make sure he or she know...
May 18, 2021•11 min•Season 6Ep. 4
We hear of this 6 degrees of separation, and in this podcast I interviewed a dear friend who was only 2 degrees between her eye doctor and the eye doctor I was working to connect with. In many networking organizations, they ask: Who do you know who can benefit from the services I provide? This is an example of how that works. Now, I did not meet this doctor from Hannah. Why? I didn’t ask her. It wasn’t on my radar. So this is my outreach and challenge to you: Who do you know who is losing their ...
May 15, 2021•13 min
Continuing with the theme of connection, in a prior podcast with Christine Chaikin, we talked about AIRS LA. Since then, I have gotten involved on the PR Committee – probably because of this podcast program. Today you will meet Joe O’Toole, another member of the PR committee. His personal journey is fascinating, demonstrating that one can swim past their vision problems one stroke at a time. Joe will also provide more information about AIRS LA. Here are some connections referenced in the podcast...
May 04, 2021•14 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Those of us who have been in the eyecare profession for many seasons of our lives know when we’ve hit a comfort zone in our career. One may have slid into automatic, and that is no longer possible; all the rules from COVID and post-COVID have changed how we do business. Our perception on business and marketing shifted, never to return to how it was. For our patients, some are benefiting from additional personalized care. With this, there is one piece of marketing that remains the same: Being see...
Apr 13, 2021•14 min•Season 6Ep. 1
To those in the low vision and blind community, Christine may be familiar to you. She operates a successful business. Publisher of resource handbooks for the blind and visually impaired communities. For more information you can visit her website . Two groups Christine is passionate about are Council of Citizens with Low vision International and Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles. I challenge you to connect with Christine, then let me know what social media option worked best for you b...
Mar 31, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Diagnosed at 8 years old with Retinitis Pigmentosa, Leslie moved through low vision to no vision in her career, business, and life. Leslie’s epiphany story demonstrates how one can live their dreams: in her case, moving through the fear of pursuing an aerobics business, while also combating road blocks of societal fears. Leslie was a women’s gym business owner and is currently ‘giving back’ to the blind community by offering yoga and cardio classes through the American Council of the Blind . If ...
Mar 24, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Eric shares stories from his daily motivational calls and his sales protégé programs. Some of those lessons include doing things in patterns. Eric made up for that by sharing fabulous valuable content. We discussed the value of an energy signature when seeking a mentor that is a good fit and the concept of getting a balanced viewpoint. I asked Eric about not wearing glasses anymore, so he shared his experience and perspective with LASIK refractive surgery. Like he said, ‘sometimes we just need a...
Mar 16, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The best example of seeing happiness is hearing Robert Spangler share his keys to success in this interview. Highlights include the concept that ‘he didn’t even know he had a problem, he just couldn’t see clearly’, and proving to himself and others that he could do whatever he set his mind to. Robert also talks about an organization, CCLVI , where one can apply for low vision scholarships. He also discusses the value of magnifiers, talking books and screen readers. Eye Doctors - Patients like Ro...
Mar 09, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 3
