Health guru Gary Null introduces an army of experts who very convincingly persuade us to go beyond our regular optometrists for routine eye care and take a more holistic approach. Divided into a dozen topics, ranging from "How Do We See?" and "Vision Disorders" to "Medicinal Herbs" and "Concentration and Learning," Eye Care: A Natural Approach explores alternative therapies that promise to get rid of our eyeglasses, improve glaucoma, reduce macular degeneration, increase learning ability, and generally improve our overall health. On balance, the breadth and depth of information overshadows some of the questionable treatments (magnetic therapy, trampoline bouncing, and vitamin massage made me wonder). Unfortunately, information on locating specialized eye care physicians is not provided, and the overall program could have been dramatically improved with some judicious editing. Recommended, with reservations. (E. Druda)
Eye Care: A Natural Approach
(120 min., $39.95, Gary Null & Associates [800-270-9020]) 9/28/98
Eye Care: A Natural Approach
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