# Bionic Eye on The No Agenda Show

Bionic Eye comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2018 to February 2022.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** June 2018 – February 2022
- **Related topics:** [Cataract Surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cataract-surgery.md), [Ophthalmology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ophthalmology.md), [Anesthesiology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anesthesiology.md), [Etsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etsy.md), [Information Overload](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-overload.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Los Angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [Medical Procedure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-procedure.md), [Medical Procedures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-procedures.md), [Medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Associate Executive Producers and Medicare Advice

- **Episode:** [1424: Guidepost](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-10
- **Time:** 1:51:04–1:58:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1424-guidepost/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-medicare-advice.md

Donors Carl Leipold and Baron Anonymous Cop provide updates on their lives and contributions to the show. John C. Dvorak offers advice on navigating the Social Security office for Medicare benefits, sharing his experience with "bionic" eye surgery. Baron Anonymous Cop announces a discount code for tactical patches on Etsy to celebrate an upcoming palindrome date.

Keywords: [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), [social security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security.md), [bionic eye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bionic-eye.md), tactical patches, [etsy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/etsy.md)

### Bionic Eye Technology, Fixed Focal Lenses and Perception

- **Episode:** [1106: Smart Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-25
- **Time:** 1:02:21–1:05:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall/chapter/bionic-eye-technology-fixed-focal-lenses-and-perception.md

A discussion regarding a host's "bionic eye" surgery explains the mechanics of fixed versus variable focal length lenses. The procedure involves a lens that allows for binocular vision but requires the brain to "piece together" images from different focal points. This technological intervention in human sight prompts a brief philosophical reflection on the sketchy nature of visual reality.

Keywords: [bionic eye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bionic-eye.md), focal length, binocular vision, retina, [ophthalmology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ophthalmology.md), [perception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perception.md)

### Pittsburgh Karma, 3D Printer Repair, Bionic Eye

- **Episode:** [1083: The Zoomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-05
- **Time:** 1:08:13–1:11:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers/chapter/pittsburgh-karma-3d-printer-repair-bionic-eye.md

Producers from Pittsburgh and Los Angeles request karma for local events and businesses, including a 3D printer repair service. John C. Dvorak discusses his experience with a new "bionic" eye following surgery, describing the "information overload" his brain is experiencing with restored vision. He admits to having difficulty reading names correctly due to the sudden influx of visual data.

Keywords: [pittsburgh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pittsburgh.md), 3d printer repair, [bionic eye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bionic-eye.md), [information overload](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-overload.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md)

### John C. Dvorak Cataract Surgery, Bionic Eye Recovery

- **Episode:** [1041: Hairy Mary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-11
- **Time:** 9:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary/chapter/john-c-dvorak-cataract-surgery-bionic-eye-recovery.md

John C. Dvorak describes his recent cataract surgery experience, including the use of an IV sedative and laser cutting. The procedure took approximately 25 minutes and involved the implantation of a Bausch & Lomb lens. Recovery involves a month of blurry vision and the frequent application of eye drops.

Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [cataract surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cataract-surgery.md), [bionic eye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bionic-eye.md), [anesthesiology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anesthesiology.md), bausch & lomb, [medical procedure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-procedure.md)

### Sir Don Silva Donation and John C. Dvorak Cataract Surgery

- **Episode:** [1040: Pardon Me](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-08
- **Time:** 1:09:57–1:14:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1040-pardon-me/chapter/sir-don-silva-donation-and-john-c-dvorak-cataract-surgery.md

Sir Don Silva, an 82-year-old listener, provided a donation and words of encouragement. This leads to John C. Dvorak discussing his upcoming cataract surgery involving Bausch and Lomb adaptive lenses. Dvorak explains the procedure, which replaces the natural lens with a "bionic" version to improve vision for computer work, and expresses a mix of bravery and apprehension.

Keywords: [cataract surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cataract-surgery.md), bausch and lomb, [bionic eye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bionic-eye.md), [ophthalmology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ophthalmology.md), [medical procedures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-procedures.md)

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