Foundation for Sight & Sound Names Irwin Schneidmill as New Board Member

Foundation for Sight & Sound Names Irwin Schneidmill as New Board Member

Irwin Schneidmill, President of Independent Living Aids, LLC joins board of FSS

Smithtown, NY (PRWEB) July 31, 2009 -- The Foundation for Sight & Sound, (FSS), a local Long Island based organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with visual and/or auditory challenges by granting the tools and services necessary for the success of these individuals has named Irwin Schneidmill as their newest board member. Mr. Schneidmill is the president of Independent Living Aids, LLC, the oldest privately-held, mail-order company in the United States of products for individuals who are blind, deaf, visually impaired or hard of hearing.

Schneidmill brings to the association a renewed commitment to the Foundation's most basic goal, to supply and distribute products and tools for the sensory challenged.

"Irwin's expertise will be an asset to the Foundation for Sight & Sound and the needs of the vision and hearing communities," states Mitchel Shapiro, President of FSS.

Through the day to day business operations of the Foundation for Sight & Sound and Independent Living Aids, LLC, both presidents work towards a common objective of providing practical solutions to the daily obstacles faced by the visually and/or hearing impaired.

"Organizations are built on the dreams and passion of one or more individuals who have the energy, integrity and ability to follow those dreams. Mitchel Shapiro is, without a doubt a man that has the spirit and resolve required to lead the Foundation for Sight and Sound. I am honored to become a member of their board of directors and look forward to working with Mitch and the other members for many years to come," said Mr. Schneidmill.

About Foundation for Sight & Sound

FSS was founded by Mitchel Shapiro just a few years ago. The Foundation strives to enrich the quality of life for individuals afflicted with any visual or auditory loss, regardless of degree. This is accomplished through the grants FSS provides to distinct organizations which either offer direct services or participate in research for these conditions. Current projects underway at FSS include, The Library Project, Help America Hear Program and The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. FSS continues to provide grant funding to The League for the Hard of Hearing, Foundation Fighting Blindness, Helen Keller National Society and SUNY-State College of Optometry, amongst numerous others.

About Independent Living Aids, LLC

For over thirty years, ILA has been providing essential aids to the visually and/or hearing impaired. A trusted source of products for the local community, nationally and to over 30 countries worldwide, ILA was one of the first companies to have their website, independentliving.com (http://www.independentliving.com), recognized by the National Federation of the Blind with their gold certification for website accessibility.

Contact:

Foundation for Sight & Sound

Laurie Ackerman

Director of Development

516.625.2587

http://www.foundationforsightandsound.com

Independent Living Aids, LLC

Public Relations

Pamela Strauss

516.450.3831

http://www.independentliving.com

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Contact Information Pamela Strauss

Independent Living Aids LLC

http://www.independentliving.com/

1-800-537-2118

Chicago's University Village Marketplace Welcomes Two New Businesses: Marketplace Vision, Sportswear Retailer AKIN Now Open Near UIC

Chicago's University Village Marketplace Welcomes Two New Businesses: Marketplace Vision, Sportswear Retailer AKIN Now Open Near UIC

Marketplace Vision and sportswear retailer AKIN have opened at University Village Marketplace in the heart of Chicago's historic Maxwell Street Market.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 -- University Village Marketplace (www.uvmarketplace.com), a mix of dining, retail and service offerings in the heart of Chicago's historic Maxwell Street Market, has announced the openings of Marketplace Vision and sportswear retailer AKIN.

Marketplace Vision, 1316 S. Halsted, is a full-service eye care practice owned and staffed by licensed, residency-trained optometrists Drs. Eric A. Baas and Keith F. Tyler. Offerings include eye exams for all ages including pediatrics, low vision, contact lens fittings, treatment of ocular disease, and consultation and co-management of refractive/LASIK surgery. An extensive selection of designer eyewear is also available. Most insurance plans, including vision and medical, are accepted, and walk-ins are welcome. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit www.marketplacevision.com or call 312-455-1306.

AKIN, located at 1313 and 1315 S. Halsted, is a new urban metro retail concept carrying footwear (Adidas, Converse, Jordan, Nike, Puma, Vans) and apparel (IM King, Kiks Tyo, Wrong Wroks) for men and women. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 312-243-9030.

For inquiries about leasing opportunities at University Village Marketplace, contact U.S. Equities at 312-456-7000.

About University Village Marketplace

Located at the south campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago - and on the former site of the historic and renowned Maxwell Street "open air" market - University Village Marketplace is a unique and family-friendly shopping area composed of businesses, restaurants, taverns, retail outlets and service shops. Everything is conveniently dispersed along Halsted and Maxwell Streets, Roosevelt Road and Union Avenue.

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Contact Information Cynthia Martin

http://www.uvmarketplace.com

847-864-9540

Texas Eye Institute Opens New Location in Katy, Texas

Texas Eye Institute Opens New Location in Katy, Texas

Texas Eye Institute, one of the leading eye centers in Houston and the surrounding areas, announces their newest location in Katy, TX. Texas Eye Institute provides a wide range of eye care services and specialties, including exams, laser vision correction and pediatric eye care. Now with five locations, Texas Eye Institute serves Houston, Angleton, Sugar Land and Katy.

Katy, Texas (PRWEB) July 27, 2009 -- Texas Eye Institute, one of the Gulf Coast's premier eye care physician groups, announces the opening of their newest location in Katy, Texas. Located at 403 W. Grand Parkway South, Suite E, the newest eye care center is conveniently located just off of I-10, serving residents of Katy and west Houston.

For more than 40 years, the Texas Eye Institute has provided medical expertise in a wide range of eye care services and specialties, from routine eye exams and pediatric eye care to laser vision correction, cataract surgery and corneal transplants. Dedicated to providing unparalleled eye care in the Houston area since 1961, the Texas Eye Institute is dedicated to cutting edge eye care procedures with unparalleled patient care.

"We're thrilled to open the newest location for Texas Eye Institute," Charles A. Johnson, MD, a member of the Institute's award-winning team of specialists. "We're committed to serving the Houston area, and our new offices in Katy will help us expand that care into one of the region's fastest-growing communities. We've come a long way since the first Texas Eye Institute opened, and we're looking forward to a long and healthy relationship with the Katy community."

Dr. Johnson is a Board Certified ophthalmologist, and he is considered by his peers to be one of the top eye surgeons in Houston and throughout the Gulf Coast region.

The new Texas Eye Institute in Katy is located at:

403 W. Grand Parkway South

Suite E

Katy, Texas 77494

(281) 391-3937

About Texas Eye Institute

Texas Eye Institute has provided eye care services to the Houston and surrounding areas for more than 40 years. With five convenient locations in Houston, Angleton Sugar Land and Katy, Texas Eye Institute provides one-stop availability for primary and secondary eye care procedures, prescriptions, eye emergencies, eye surgeries, retina disease and laser vision correction. For more information, visit www.txeye.com or call (713) 777-7145.

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Contact Information Gregory D. Drummond

Texas Eye Institute

http://www.txeye.com/

(713) 777-7145

Experimental Stem Cell Treatment Facility Has Success With Macular Degeneration

Experimental Stem Cell Treatment Facility Has Success With Macular Degeneration

Stem Cells For Hope is a leading stem cell treatment facility offering regenerative stem cell transplantation to patients looking for alternative treatments to their illnesses, and has had a recent breakthrough with the treatment of Wet Macular Degeneration.

Mt. Siani, NY (PRWEB) July 24, 2009 -- Started in 2005 by Peter K. Sidorenko, Stem Cells For Hope (SCFH) has been working to break new ground in the field of Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy. SCFH is a leader in providing stem cell treatments and regenerative stem cell transplantation to patients looking for alternative treatments to their degenerative conditions via their international network of doctors, clinics and hospital facilities. Medical conditions that have been treated with Stem Cell Therapy include MS, Parkinson's, stroke, macular degeneration, optic nerve damage, and diabetes. Other conditions are evaluated by the Medical Advisory Board on a per case basis.

Treating patients with a wide range of serious injuries, biological, neurological, genetic and other debilitating disorders, SCFH engages in research, product development and the global treatment of their patients via Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy. Recently, they have experienced great success with a 74-year-old female from Kentucky who had been diagnosed with the wet version of Macular Degeneration in 2002.

Currently in the U.S., Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy is not FDA approved for the treatment of human patients except in the cases of leukemia and bone marrow cancer in children. While the U.S. uses embryonic stem cells for research and testing purposes on animals, "it will still be 12 to 15 years until any kind of stem cells will be authorized here for actual treatments. That's a long time to wait with nothing in sight for help [for patients," says Peter K. Sidorenko.

Though the company pays taxes in the U.S., due to the current legal restrictions in the United States, Mr. Sidorenko, and his partner Walter Kravechenko, offer SCFH's services to their patients outside of the U.S. in Mexico and Eastern Europe. According to Mr. Sidorenko "the clinics and hospitals that we have on our network have 15-18 years of experience in treating human patients with stem cells. Each location has a slightly different treatment protocol depending on the patient's condition. We learn from the different clinics treating physicians."

Stem Cells For Hope has a distinguished and diverse Medical and Scientific Advisory Board which is comprised of Surgeons, MD's, Ph.D.'s, scientists and research fellows who are responsible for patient evaluations, producing abstracts on the medical conditions and treatment of patients. They hope to develop research papers to be published in various medical publications and journals, and prepare patent applications that will go before the FDA shortly.

STFH is currently looking for additional prime, successful, international locations to add to their network of service providers.

For additional information regarding Stem Cells For Hope Please Contact Walter Kravchenko and Peter Sidorenko.

Contact:

Stem Cells For Hope

Walter Kravchenko, Chairman and CEO

631 929 3900

Peter Sidorenko

Chief Operating Officer

631 929 3900

www.stemcellsforhope.com

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Contact Information Walter Kravchenko

Stem Cells For Hope

http://www.stemcellsforhope.com

631 929 3900

Peter Sidorenko

Stem Cells For Hope

http://www.stemcellsforhope.com

631 929 3900

Eye Doctor Finds Hidden Epidemic of Dry Eye Key to Contact Lens Success and Students' Vision Problems in Northern Colorado Climate

Eye Doctor Finds Hidden Epidemic of Dry Eye Key to Contact Lens Success and Students' Vision Problems in Northern Colorado Climate

Established in Northern Colorado in 1985, Fort Collins Eye Doctors-Dr Kisling provides comprehensive eye care services including contact lenses, unique eye glasses, and treatment of eye disease including dry eye syndrome. Recent advances in knowledge and vision care have revealed a treatable, hidden epidemic of dry eye syndrome that causes blurred vision, contact lens discomfort, problems treating glaucoma, pink eye, and eye allergies.

(PRWEB) July 22, 2009 -- Doctor in Fort Collins,CO (http://www.drkisling.com) cites an epidemic of Dry Eye Syndrome that is increasingly resulting in undiagnosed vision and eye problems. Since we have started focusing in on preventative eye health and maximizing the moisture of the eyes, our patient satisfaction with their contact lenses has gone up dramatically. We are fortunate that recent advancements in eye care training, nutritional supplements, and contact lens comfort technology allow us to fit contact lenses successfully on patients who struggled daily with comfort problems, or could not wear lenses at all . Now we treat dry eyes to ensure our contact lens wearers enjoy the best comfort and quality of vision available.

The dry eye epidemic has multiple causes.

*Time spent by adults on computers and youth on video games dramatically lowers the normal blink rate and causes the eyes to dry out faster than normal. This often results in vague eyestrain complaints when schools start back in session.

*Historically, before mass consumption of processed foods, for every unit of omega-3 fat we consumed in our diet we ate 1 to 4 units of omega- 6. Today, due to processed foods that ratio has shifted to 20-30 times more omega- 6 fats in our diets than omega-3. This has caused an outbreak of disease of the eyelid margins and resultant poor tear film quality.

*As the population has aged there has been an increase due to normal, age related decreases in tear production. The large increase in prescription medication use has resulted in numerous drugs being used that contribute to dry eyes. Medications for blood pressure, depression, allergies, pain, and many other conditions can have drying effects.Millions of women treated with hormonal replacement therapy in the past may have increased the dry eye epidemic.

*With the shift to industrialized society many aspects of our past healthy lifestyles have changed. Working indoors, the patterns of airflow and humidity have been altered and affect the incidence of dry eyes. The long term shift away from water consumption towards caffeinated beverages and colas aggravates dry eyes in some individuals. Even the increase in obesity leads to low grade inflammation in the body which can decrease tear production.

This is not just a concern for contact lens patients but also with glaucoma treatment in Fort Collins (http://drkisling.com/2009/03/25/sleep-apnea-and-eye-problems/) and other chronic eye conditions requiring ongoing prescription eye drops. Many eye drops, prescription and over the counter drugs, cause or aggravate dry eyes, to the point that some patients discontinue their treatment and suffer sight loss.

Contact lens comfort technology is the wave of the future. Exciting new breakthroughs in polymer technology allow contact lens materials to retain the eyes' moisture. Contact lens solutions are emerging that can continue to work for several hours after a single drop. Dry eyes can lead to complications and infections if not addressed when wearing contact lenses. With the school year just around the corner, it is not too early to start thinking about teenagers requesting contact lenses. Daily disposable contact lenses not only help address any dry eye issues in youth but also reduce concerns about daily lens hygiene.

Eye Nutrition (http://drkisling.com/fort-collins-vision-correction/eye-nutrition/) changes in the diet and with supplementation is becoming more common as a growing body of research supports how well it works. We are at the beginning stages of individualizing nutritional eye recommendations.

Prescription eye drops are the workhorse to get people started with relief. Several medications such as Restasis are available today to jump start the attack against the dry eye epidemic.

Computer and video games have given rise to a new syndrome, computer vision syndrome. Dry eye treatment is often a large part of remedying the eyestrain and blurred vision that accompany it. Often times, patients are expecting a change in their eye glass prescription but the underlying cause of blurred vision is dryness and poor tear film quality.

Perhaps the worst culprit in the dry eye epidemic is LASIK eye surgery. The nerves that drive the eyes to blink are cut by the surgery and dryness is a frequent complaint after surgery. The dryness occasionally persists as a long-term complication and requires ongoing therapy.

Fortunately we have many options today including implanting micro-plugs in the tear ducts to help increase the tear fluid levels.

Dr. David Kisling is the founder of Fort Collins Contact Lenses (http://www.drkisling.com)and Fort Collins Eye Doctors-Dr Kisling. He is one of small number of optometrists in the nation with a special interest in Lacrimology, or the study of the treatment of Dry Eyes (http://drkisling.com/2009/07/15/dry-eye-epidemic/), and a member of the:

Ocular Surface Society of Optometry (OSSO)

Optometric Nutrition Society

University of Houston, Doctor of Optometry, Summa Cum Laude

More information is available by calling 970-226-0959 or online at www.drkisling.com.

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Contact Information Dr. David Kisling, Optometry

Fort Collins Eye Doctors

http://www.drkisling.com

970-226-0959

David Kisling

Fort Collins Contact Lenses

http://www.harmonyeyes.com

Brunswick Labs Certifies Antioxidant Power of Vindure 900 from Vinomis Laboratories

Brunswick Labs Certifies Antioxidant Power of Vindure 900 from Vinomis Laboratories

Brunswick Laboratories, the leader in antioxidant testing of foods and supplements, has determined that each Vindure 900 tablet from Vinomis Laboratories has an ORAC rating of 19,638, over six times times the USDA recommended daily consumption of at least 3000 ORAC units.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) July 21, 2009 -- Brunswick Laboratories, the leader in antioxidant testing of foods and supplements, has determined that each Vindure 900 tablet from Vinomis Laboratories has an ORAC rating of 19,638, over six times times the USDA recommended daily consumption of at least 3000 ORAC units. A copy of the Brunswick report (http://www.vinomis.com/images/Brunswick.pdf) is posted on the Vinomis website (http://www.vinomis.com).

Antioxidants (http://www.vinomis.com/antioxidants.do) are chemicals which "scavenge" free oxygen radicals from the body, preventing cell damage from oxidation. Health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, strokes, Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer etc. are all contributed to by oxidative damage from free radicals. According to Dr. Bryan Donohue, chief of cardiology at UPMC, "Our bodies produce free oxygen radicals as a natural by-product of energy production in cells. However, as we age, the mechanisms for neutralizing them decrease. The excess free radicals cause cellular damage, and by reacting with cholesterol in the bloodstream, form deposits that can clog arteries."

According to Jeff Bost PAC, author of "Fish Oils - The Natural Anti-Inflammatory," and Clinical Instructor in Neurological Surgery at UPMC, "the increasing level of environmental toxins, and a long-term decline in the antioxidants found in our foods, make antioxidant supplements a vital component of good health."

Dr. Mehmet Oz, on the "Oprah" website, demonstrates antioxidant power by comparing apples to apples--one half of an apple is sprinkled with lemon juice and the other is not. While the lemony half remains new and crisp-looking, the untreated half becomes brown and shriveled because of exposure to oxygen, also called oxidation. "The same thing happens to our skin, to our heart, to our eyes," Dr. Oz says. "All of our bodies need to have the antioxidants."

The antioxidant power of Vindure comes from a hefty dose of its three primary ingredients: over 400mg of 98% pure trans-Resveratrol, 100mg of pure Quercetin, and 400mg of red wine grape extract containing over 90% polyphenols. According to Mark Juliano, Vinomis CEO, "The Resveratrol, Quercetin, and other Polyphenols in Vindure provide a double benefit - they are super-powerful antioxidants, as well as SIRT gene activators."

In 2003, a team of scientists at Harvard Medical School discovered that 19 polyphenols, of which 17 are found in red wine grapes, activate the SIRT genes, causing them to produce enzymes call Sirtuins that are a critical component in slowing down the aging process. Resveratrol was found to be the number one activator of these genes. Every 100mg of pure Resveratrol has the added benefit of adding over 3000 ORAC units of antioxidants, to our diet.

Antioxidants have received a lot of attention from promoters of "super-fruit" products, containing Acai, Blueberry, Mangosteen, Noni, and Pomegranate. But it turns out that each Vindure tablet, containing over 860mg of pure polyphenols including 400mg of whole Bordeaux grape extract, exceeds the antioxidant power found in an average serving of ANY of the so-called "superfruits."

The relationship between antioxidants and various health issues has been well established. According to the National Cancer Institute, "Considerable laboratory evidence from chemical, cell culture, and animal studies indicates that antioxidants may slow or possibly prevent the development of cancer." The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends supplementation with antioxidants (except beta carotene) to prevent coronary heart disease, reporting that, "… studies find lower coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality in persons who consume larger quantities of antioxidants in foods or supplements."

Vinomis Laboratories develops and distributes nutraceutical products based upon new science from an exclusive Harvard Medical School license. Their products are formulated to provide the benefits of red wine polyphenols, including Resveratrol and Quercetin, in the highest quality products.

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Contact Information Barry Yarkoni

Vinomis Laboratories

http://www.Vinomis.com

323-282-7224

Online Glasses Retailer Announces World's Cheapest Prescription Glasses

Online Glasses Retailer Announces World's Cheapest Prescription Glasses

Online Eyeglasses retailer SelectSpecs.com are announcing the World's Cheapest Prescription Glasses - just $8 for a range of glasses frames including prescription lenses, UV protection, anti-scratch and anti-glare coating. The offer is available worldwide and undercuts even the most competitive glasses websites. More details at selectspecs.com/cheap-glasses/.

London, England (PRWEB) July 17, 2009 -- Glasses-wearers everywhere will be astounded at the chance to buy designer style prescription glasses for just $8 (£5 in the UK and €6 in Europe) from SelectSpecs.com.

In these credit crunched times, discovering that you need new glasses (http://www.selectspecs.com/) can come as a real blow. Finding a pair of stylish spectacles that will actually suit you can be expensive, especially if you want fashionable or designer-style frames. Internet trading has driven down prices for many commodities, but even some online prices for prescription glasses are more than many can afford.

Fortunately for glasses-wearers, pioneer online retailers have revolutionized the glasses market in recent years. By entering your unique prescription details via the Internet you can get real prescription glasses and designer sunglasses (http://www.selectspecs.com/Sunglasses/Designer/) at a fraction of the price you would pay on main street. Now a company called SelectSpecs has taken things a step further by offering a great selection of designer style frames to the world at genuine bargain prices that undercut even the most aggressively priced web-based suppliers of cheap glasses (http://www.selectspecs.com/cheap-glasses/).

The offer covers single vision lenses with prescriptions that will suit most people from Sphere (SPH) powers of -6.00 to +6.00 and Cylindrical (CYL) powers from -2.00 to +2.00. If your prescription does not fall within this range then the lenses will need to be made to order. If you prefer different lens options such as tinted lenses or a Varifocal lens, that isn't a problem as the frames can be upgraded to meet your exact requirements. The company maintains that they can make these high quality products available at such knock down prices because they are prepared to apply a zero mark up.

"We at SelectSpecs.com are well aware of the current economic climate and understand the importance of saving money wherever possible so we feel it is our duty to run this incredible 'recession busting' promotion to ease the pressure on our customers pockets! Careful sourcing of the frames and lenses combined with bulk-buying keeps the prices down. Each pair of prescription glasses will still be tailor-made to suit an individual's prescription and will be just the same as anything else we sell or what you might buy from a main street optician. The only difference is the price you pay." says David McMillan CEO of SelectSpecs.

Although prescription glasses (http://www.selectspecs.com/Glasses/Prescription/) with designer style frames for just $8 may seem an almost unbelievably low price, these are definitely not cheap glasses. They are all designer style frames and include a free scratch resistant coating, full UV protection and anti-reflection treatment, all of which would normally cost a significant amount from a high street optician or online retailer. By entering your precise prescription details you can be sure that your lenses will be right for your unique requirements and won't cause further damage to your eyes.

To get your bargain designer style prescription glasses, simply visit the SelectSpecs website, choose your frames from the selection of styles on display, enter your prescription and your preferred delivery address. It really is as easy as that! But remember this is a limited Internet-only offer while stocks last, and with prices like these, it will sell out fast. So if you have a keen eye for a bargain, get online today and visit: http://www.selectspecs.com/cheap-glasses/

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Contact Information David McMillan

SelectSpecs

http://www.selectspecs.com/cheap-glasses/

+44 (0) 1843 830373