Nutrition for Vision

While most people don't realize it, what you eat can affect how you see! Our eyes are as much a part of our bodies as any other organ, so they are influenced by our nutrition. New research has confirmed that nutrition can make a difference in our eye health. Most affected are conditions of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataracts and Glaucoma. Dr. Anshel now lectures on these conditions and how to resolve them with proper nutrition.

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Dr. Jeffrey Robert Anshel

Curriculum Vitae


Media interviews & Presentations

DATE

MEDIA / MEETING

PRESENTATION TITLE

June 6, 1989

KNSD-TV39  San Diego

News segment: "Advent contact lens"

April 11, 1990

KNSD-TV39  San Diego

News segment: "Orthokeratology: Reducing prescriptions with contact lenses"

April 15, 1990

KCEO AM1000 radio

"Doctor Health" program: Live broadcast interview taking calls about recent book.

June 8, 1991

KCEO AM1000 radio

"Doctor Health" program: special guest; follow up of previous appearance.

March 6, 1991

KFMB-TV8

News segment interview: Corporate Vision Consulting.

May 31, 1991

Blade Citizen Newspaper

"La Costan Eyes Vision Health": Article in local paper regarding consulting business.

Feb. 11, 1992

Strand Broadcasting- Los Angeles

Radio interview regarding general eyecare and topics related to book.

Feb. 27, 1992

WINS Radio- Ohio

Live broadcast interview regarding general eyecare and publication of book.

April 12, 1992

Blade-Citizen Newspaper

Business Section: Lead Story-"Computer Stress: The eyes have it" by reporter Tom Morrow.

January, 1992

20/20 Magazine

"VDT Doctor On Call"-Professional magazine article about unique consulting business.

June 1992

Home Office Computing Magazine

"Ten Tips for Safe Computer Viewing"- 'Up Front' Section of Magazine.

August, 1992

Nat'l Assoc. Private Enterprise

Article in Quarterly Newsletter about VDT viewing habits.

April 9, 1996

Wall Street Journal       Denver Post

"Work Week: Office Pains".  Quoted and referenced in front page articles.

March 5, 1997

WCDR Radio- 92.7 FM Chicago

"Crossroads" radio program on "Computer Illness"- interview

June 25, 1997

ErgoForum

Live Internet Conference- featured guest

March, 1998

20/20 Magazine

"Lenses at Work"- quoted and referenced in feature article

May, 1998

Men's Health Magazine

Contribution to article on relieving workplace stress

June, 1998

Lenses & Technology

"Optimizing the Intermediate"- interview for article on lenses for computer users.

December, 1998

Eye on Health

"Eye to Eye with your Computer"- interview for article in Vision Service Plan newsletter

December, 1998

Business Insurance

"Computer Vision Syndrome"- interview for article in newsletter

February, 1999

National Writers Union newsletter

"Computer Vision concerns"- interview for article on computer vision problems.

March, 1999

Canadian Ergonomics

Contribution to article on computer eye problems.

March, 1999

Employee Health & Fitness

"Computer vision syndrome: Will it be the 21st century carpal tunnel"- interview for newsletter article

May, 1999

Woman's Day magazine

Interview for article on saving vision while working on computers.

May 22, 1999

K-Palm Radio-

Palm Springs, CA

"Naturally Speaking" radio interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

June 24, 1999

WBAI Radio- New York, NY

"Naturally Living with Gary Null", 20 minute interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

June 24, 1999

WPFW Radio- Washington, DC

"Naturally Living with Gary Null", 20 minute interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

June 25, 1999

Tape for various stations

"Naturally Living with Gary Null", 20 minute interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

July 23, 1999

WBAI Radio- New York, NY

"Naturally Living with Gary Null", 20 minute interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

July 29, 1999

WBAI Radio- New York, NY

"Naturally Living with Gary Null", 20 minute interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

July, 1999

CTDNews- LRP Publications Newsletter

"Daily work at VDTs may bring about `vision syndrome'"- Feature article in monthly newsletter

August 11, 1999

WNN Radio- Miami, FL

"The Natural Grocer" Mark Stowe, 30 minute interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

August 10, 1999

United Broadcast Network

Paul Gonzales Show "Smart Medicine For Your Eyes"- live 50 minute interview

August 17, 1999

National Radio Broadcast

"Here's to Your Health" with Deborah Ray. 30 minute interview on "Smart Medicine for Your Eyes"

August 23, 1999

TalkAmerica Radio Network

"Senior Focus"- with Carol & Dale. 30 minute radio interview

Sept. 1999

CTD News

"CTD Clinic "- quoted in article regarding computer viewing distance.

October, 1999

20/20 Magazine

Quoted in article, "Screen Saviors - Vision Alternatives for Computer Users"

November, 1999

Ladies Home Journal

Quoted in article, "Reinventing the Human Body".

November 2, 1999

Satellite TV Tour

Interviews with 9 TV stations around the country regarding computer vision stress.

December, 1999

Mitsubishi Electronics, Inc.

Featured on video tape on "Computer Vision Concerns ".

Dec. 10, 1999

Santa Fe New Mexican

Article in Health & Science - quoted regarding research into lighting and computer use.

Feb. 15, 2000

Woman's Day Magazine

Quoted in article, "Sight Savers"in monthly publication.

May 28, 2000

North County Times Newspaper

"Optometrist lobbies feds for recognition of repetitive eye injuries"- article describing testimony to OSHA board.

May 30, 2000

KPFA Radio- San Francisco

Interview:"Your Own Health & Fitness"with Lana Berman

August, 2000 Men's Health Magazine Quoted in article about vision problems that can be self-treated.
November 10, 2000 News Journal, Wilmington, DE Interview for article on Computer Vision Syndrome
April 3, 2001 Des Moines Register Interview for article on Computer Vision Syndrome
July 10, 2001 San Diego Union Tribune Interview for article in "ComputerLink" section.
July 31, 2001 Display Search Monitor Guest article on Computer Vision Syndrome for newsletter to the flat panel display scientific community.
August 3, 2001 Smart Money Magazine Interview for article on eye care professionals
March 18, 2002 KFNX-FM Phoenix Interview on Nutrition and Vision show with Dr. Ed Kondrot
March 26, 2002 KXST-FM (Sets102) San Diego Interview for Save Your Vision Month- regarding Computer Vision Syndrome

August 8, 2002

Press Release

TheraLife Supplements help Computer Vision Syndrome- lead authority for national press release.

September 18, 2002

The Coast News

"Vision Problems Increase"- story on school vision problems and computer use.

September 24, 2002

Headline News

Interview for local cable network: Vision problems in school

November 25, 2002

KFNX 1100AM- Phoenix

Interview on Nutrition and Vision show with Dr. Ed Kondrot

December 9, 2002

WKHB 620 AM- Pittsburgh

Interview on Nutrition and Vision show with Dr. Ed Kondrot

October 7, 2003

The Aging Eye Times

Interview for national newsletter on aging and vision

November, 2003

The Ergonomics Report

Special section on vision for older computer workers

March, 2003

Ecureme.com

Interviewed for lead story on computer vision problems for a health-care website.

July/August, 2004

Government Purchasing Guide- Canada

“Improving Visual Comfort”- article in quarterly purchasing guide for Canadian Government business

September 2, 2004

KTWV radio Los Angeles

Recorded a radio commercial for Optizen Eye Drops

November 16, 2004

ErgoWeb Forum

Interview for weekly newsletter regarding recent study noting glaucoma risk in computer users.

May 10, 2005

KPFA Radio San Francisco

Interview on Smart Medicine for your Eyes

October 17, 2006 San Diego Union-Tribune Interview for an article regarding CVS as a "high-tech" injury
March, 2006 National Women's Health Resource Center Interviewed for article in "women & Healthy Vision" newsletter
March 20, 2006 Elle Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
Sept. 1, 2006 Woman's Day Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 20, 2006 Fitness Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 20, 2006 Self Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 20, 2006 Working Mother Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 20, 2006 American Baby Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 21, 2006 Marie Clair Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 21, 2006 Time Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 21, 2006 Essence Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision stress and fatigue
March 21, 2006 Satellite Media Tour- morning television interviews Ten live morning television show interviews regarding computer vision stress and fatigue
March 29, 2006 WOR-AM (New York) Radio interview on Lou Adler's Medical Journal on computer vision stress- aired nationwide
March 30, 2006 SheKnows.com Published two papers on website for women's health issues
April 9, 2006 Healthology.com Quoted in a story regarding: "Sight for Sore Eyes: Preventing Computer Eyestrain"
April 19, 2006 OK! Magazine Interview on Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace for celebrity magazine
April 13, 2006 ABC News Taped segment on "Healthy Living" for web broadcast
April 24, 2006 Wall Street Journal Quoted in article on computer vision stress
May 4, 2006 Family Circle Magazine Interview for article on Healthy Eyes
May 10, 2006 SheKnows Magazine "Visual Ergonomics for Computer Users"- article for on-line version of magazine
May 6, 2006 School Health Professional Quoted in an article on "Protecting Students' Vision from Extended Computer Use"
May 25, 2006 UPI Interview for an article on computer vision concerns
June 19, 2006 Parenting Magazine Interview for an article on computer vision concerns
July 12, 2006 Your Health Now Quote on computer vision safety tips
July 19, 2006 Diva Village.com Quoted in an article about Omega Essential Fatty Acids and Vision
August 1, 2006 WTTG-TV Washington, DC Segment on office ergonomics with on-site evaluation
August 16, 2006 WJBK- Fox 2, Detroit Live interview and office evaluation on morning talk show
August, 17, 2006 WTVJ-NBC, Miami Live interview and office evalaution on morning talk show
August 17, 2006 Miami Herald Interview and office evaluation for business section article
August 21, 2006 KMAX-UPS, Sacramento Live television interview for morning show
August 24, 2006 Coral Gables, FL Interview for E-News newsletter for city employees
Sept. 1, 2006 Woman's Day Magazine Quote on computer vision safety tips
October, 2006 Coral Gables Gazette Article on computer vision stress
October 16, 2006 Maximum Fitness Magazine Interview for article on aging and eye problems with computer use
January 8, 2007 CNN.com Interview on computer vision syndrome in the workplace- to be posted on website
February 8, 2007 Primary Care Optometry News Interview on the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies on allergies
February 26, 2007 US News & World Report Interview for article on Computer Vision Syndrome
April 2, 2006 KNX 1070 Radio Money 101: Interview on computer vision syndrome

 

Community Presentations

Sept. 19, 1992

San Diego Computer Fair

Panel Member on "Healthy Computing"

Sept. 11, 1993

San Diego Computer Fair

"Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace";  Seminar

April 12, 1994

Oceanside Kiwanis

"Vision Requirements on the Job";  Guest Lecture

August 5, 1994

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: First Friday

"ComputerEYEtis";  Morning educational meeting

Sept. 22, 1994

San Diego Computer Fair

"Visual Ergonomics; How to Use a Computer and Save Your Eyesight"- public lecture

May 17, 1995

Smith & Nephew DonJoy

Health Fair Computer Vision Screening

August 18, 1995

California Computer Expo

"Visual Ergonomics for Computer Users"-Conference Seminar

August 30, 1996

California Computer Expo

"Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace"- Conference Seminar

January 8, 2000

4th Annual Henry's Wellness Fair

"Smart Medicine for Your Eyes "- lecture at regional health fair Presentation

October 7, 2000 University of San Francisco "Hands-on" Ergonomic Fair- Public offering of ergonomic products and services.
May 24, 2001 The Roeper School- Rochester, MI Lecture to school children on the eyes and visual system.
October 10, 2001 Menopause- The Feminine Empowerment Initiation Local menopause support group- presentation on dry eye syndrome and other aging changes in the visual system
October 10, 2002 Quid Pro Quo Business Networking Group Twenty minute presentation on visual concerns in the workplace
March 7, 2003 Wild Oats Health Food Store- Long Beach, CA. "Smart Medicine For Your Eyes"- one hour lecture and book signing.
March 12, 2003 Henry's Health Food Store- Encinitas, CA. "Smart Medicine For Your Eyes"- one hour lecture and book signing.
March 15, 2003 Wild Oats Health Food Store- Laguna Beach, CA. "Smart Medicine For Your Eyes"- one hour lecture and book signing.
March 19, 2003 Henry's Health Food Store- Solana Beach, CA. "Smart Medicine For Your Eyes"- one hour lecture and book signing.
April 12, 2003 Henry’s Spring Wellness Fair “Smart Medicine for Your Eyes”- featured speaker
September 18, 2004 Henry’s Wellness Fair- La Mesa, CA. “Smart Medicine For Your Eyes”- featured speaker
July 17, 2005 Holistic Living Expo- San Diego "Smart Medicine For Your Eyes"- featured speaker

 

Authored Articles

July, 1979

California Optometrist Magazine

"New Model for Health"- Article relating nutrition and vision

Winter, 1981

Holistic Life Magazine

"Nutrition and Vision: A Holistic Approach"- feature article

Sept. 25, 1992

ComputorEdge Magazine

"The Eyes Have Had It!"  Feature Article about computer eyestrain.

Dec. 15, 1992

Review of Optometry

"Screen Out Patient's Computer Problems" Professional Journal article.

April, 1994

Occupational Hazards Magazine

"Vision Health Management: Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace"; Feature Article

May, 1994

National Society for Performance & Instruction

"Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace: How to Use a Computer and Save Your Eyesight"; Article in monthly Society Magazine

Dec. 12, 1994

San Diego Business Journal

"Keeping Your Eye on Maintaining Good Vision";

Focus on Special Report

June, 1995

Safety and Health Magazine (National Safety Council)

"Take a Good Look at Visual Ergonomics" 

Feature Article

July/Aug. 1996

Ergonomic News - a Penton Publication

"Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace"- Feature Article

Fall, 1996

The Female Body, An Owner's Manual

Interview and extensive input into section on Eyes.

October, 1996

Managing Office Technology

"Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace" - Featured Article

March, 1997

Safety + Health Magazine

"Ways to Reduce Computer Eye Strain"- interview and contribution to article

Winter, 1997

Association for Home-Based Business Newsletter

"Visual Ergonomics in the Home Office"- feature article

June 18, 1997

North County Magazine

"Visual Ergonomics"- feature article

August, 1997

Managing Office Technology

"Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace" - featured article

September, 1997

Occupational Safety & Health Magazine

"Vision Health Management: Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace"; feature article

Fall, 1998

Safe Workplace Magazine

"An Eye on Safety"; feature article

Feb. 2, 1999

Workers' Compensation Business Management Guide

"In the Blink of an Eye, Vision Problems Emerge as Major Workplace Concern". Lead article in newsletter

March, 1999

Contact Lens Spectrum

"Contact Lenses and VDTs"- Readers' Forum article

May 15, 1999

Review of Optometry

"How You Can Make Computers Easier on the Eyes"- Feature Article

March, 2000

Better Nutrition

"Supplements for the Eyes"- Feature Article

April, 2000

Optometric Management

"Treating Computer Vision Syndrome- Part I" -Feature article

May, 2000

Optometric Management

"Treating Computer Vision Syndrome- Part II" -Feature article

July, 2000 Occupational Health & Safety Magazine "Say, Can You See?"- feature article about vision testing software in monthly journal
January 15, 2003 Review of Optometry "Cases from the Self-Illuminating World"- article in professional journal; co-authored with Stephen Glasser, OD
May 2003 ErgoSolutions Magazine “Visual Ergonomics; Protecting Our Most Precious Sense”- article in quarterly journal
December 2003 ErgoSolutions Magazine “Office Lighting to Reduce Computer Eye Strain”- article in quarterly journal
2004 Canadian Government Purchasing Guide “Suggestions for improving comfort at a video display terminal workstation”- article in quarterly publication
June, 2005 Optometry Today "Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace"- Journal of Optometry in India
September, 2005 Optometry Today "Nutraceuticals for Vision Condition"- Journal of Optometry in India
April, 2006 Optometric Management "One Solution in the Battle Against Dry Eye: Nutrition"- feature article in monthly optometric magazine.
August, 2006 Professional Safety- Journal American Society of Safety Engineers Cover Story: "Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace: Improving Productivity"
September, 2006 Optometric Management Cover Story: "Diagnosing and Treating Computer Vision Syndrome"

 

Published Books

November, 1989

"Healthy Eyes, Better Vision"

Book published by Putnam Publishing Co., New York

January, 1998

"Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace"

Book published by Taylor & Francis, London

April, 1999

"Smart Medicine For Your Eyes"

Book published by Avery Publishing, New York

July, 2002

“Manual of School Health”- Keeta Lewis & Bonnie Bear