Dental, Vision & Hearing   

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

In this lecture, Dr. Amir will outline some easy methods to prevent the most common causes of tooth loss: dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease). We will also discuss conservative methods of treatment and give advice on how to choose a good dentist.

Learn how conditions will affect your eyes as you have birthdays. Learn how yearly comprehensive eye examinations can help diagnose and even prevent vision loss. An eye exam may also help detect potential problems from many medical conditions. Join us and learn how systemic conditions (Heart Disease, Arthritis, and many others) may affect your eyes and your quality of life and how to help keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime of good vision.

Traditional treatment of periodontal (gum) disease may involve tooth removal, deep cleanings, and/or surgical treatment. Sometimes this results in loss of chewing ability, pain, gum recession, or excessive tooth sensitivity. This class presents an alternate treatment option using the Periolase laser. This could be a cost-effective, non-invasive approach to treat severe periodontal disease.

Do you participate in sports like golf, softball, tennis or pickleball? Have you noticed that your sports performance is inconsistent? Find out about the visual skills that are needed for peak performance.

Learn why "keeping your eye on the ball" is only half true. During this class, you will have an opportunity to practice visualization techniques. Not surprisingly, there is more to your vision than 20/20!

What can I do to save my vision? Learn how early detection and treatment of these diseases as well as others may help maintain and possibly save your vision. Diseases such as these can cause loss of freedoms such as driving, shopping, cooking, even paying your own bills.

Have you or a loved one been affected by a stroke or brain injury? Approximately two million Americans suffer stroke or brain injury every year. They often experience difficulty with motion, reading, concentration and balance. These skills are all heavily influenced by the visual system. This course will review the symptoms of the visual disorders associated with stroke and brain injury. You will learn how neuro-optometric rehabilitation can improve the daily living activities of these patients.

Explore the use of lighting, contrast, protective eye wear (sun filters), and adaptive aids that will assist in enhancing your vision. A person is considered to have low vision if their ability to perform daily tasks is affected by their ability to see.

"Low Vision" describes significant visual impairment that can't be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses, medication or eye surgery. Low Vision services include training to use optical and electronic devices correctly, training to help you use your remaining vision more effectively, improving lighting and enhancing contrast in your home environment, and learning about other helpful resources in the community and state.

Do you avoid using the phone? Do you ask others to repeat what they said? Learn about a federally managed program that provides free caption phones which do not require a landline, and an iPhone® and/or iPad® app that captions the words on the screen. Learn about the causes and symptoms of hearing loss. Why struggle when you can read the caller's words in near real-time wherever you are?

Advancements in cataract surgery will be discussed. What questions you should ask your physician? What immediate and long-term benefits should you expect? What makes a good or bad candidate? Are you informed and ready?

Although dental implant treatment has changed dramatically since the 1980's, there are limitations. Join Dr. Amir to learn about the factors that can complicate dental implant treatment, and about a cautious approach to therapy to ensure long term success. He will speak about surgical enhancement of a potential dental implant site, or alternative treatment approaches that may be necessary to prevent complications that are seen frequently in the clinical practice of dental implant practitioners.

Learn how this disease can impact your vision and your quality of life. Understand what you can do to help keep your vision and your body as healthy as possible. Diabetes can lead to blindness; early detection may prevent irreversible damage.