Herein we publish articles authored by journalists and writers with no formal medical education. These articles have been published 'as is' and have not been edited for accuracy. Our intent is to present a perspective on eye and vision health that comes from outside the medical establishment.

Heidi Dehncke-Fisher
Heidi is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York. She received her Masters in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and teaches video shooting and editing skills there.

  ● What Eye Care Professionals Do
This article highlights the differences in the level of eye care provided by an Optician, Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist.

  ● The Aging Eye and The Environment
This article explores whether we can help our eyes and help ourselves see better as we get older.

Michelle Meadows
Michelle holds a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and has been a writer/editor at the FDA since 2000.

  ● Dealing with Dry Eyes

  ● Saving Your Sight--Early Detection Is Critical

Carol Rados
Carol is a staff writer for the FDA consumer magazine and has written extensively on the issues of health in general including aging diseases.

  ● A Focus on Vision