Episodes
A short introduction to this album
Published 03/08/10
A short introduction to this album
Published 03/08/10
Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight.
Published 03/19/09
Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight.
Published 03/19/09
Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training.
Published 03/19/09
Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training.
Published 03/19/09
Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers.
Published 03/19/09
Derek describes the difficulties faced on the streets today and the interaction he has with strangers.
Published 03/19/09
A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office
Published 03/19/09
A demonstration of the software and technology Derek uses in his office
Published 03/19/09
How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.
Published 03/19/09
How Derek found the motivation to do training and remain employed.
Published 03/19/09
Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment
Published 03/19/09
Derek highlights the issues that affect the daily lives of people with visual impairment
Published 03/19/09
An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses
Published 03/19/09
An ophthalmologist outlines the differences between hard and soft lenses
Published 03/19/09
A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture,
Published 03/19/09
A Contamac polymer chemist explains the science behind lens manufacture,
Published 03/19/09
The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer.
Published 03/19/09
The Materials Development Manager shows how they formulate the lens material to make it strong and comfortable for the wearer.
Published 03/19/09
Once the polymer disks are formulated. The lenses change from their fluid state to hard polymer.
Published 03/19/09
Once the polymer disks are formulated. The lenses change from their fluid state to hard polymer.
Published 03/19/09
The Lab Manager at Contamac demonstrates how they cut, polish and hydrate the finished lens.
Published 03/19/09
The Lab Manager at Contamac demonstrates how they cut, polish and hydrate the finished lens.
Published 03/19/09