Low Vision Support Group
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What is Orientation and Mobility Training and How Can it Help Me with Tasks of Daily Living?”
Event date:Abstract - Gina di Grazia will introduce/review the concepts of Orientation & Mobility (O&M) training to the group.
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An introduction to low vision aids from Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.
Event date:Abstract - Eschenbach Optik is a manufacturer and distributer of high quality magnification solutions, including low vision aids, reading glasses, and binoculars. Mr. Sanders will introduce us to the low vision aids his company produces.
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Have You Heard About the Latest Products for people who have vision loss, FDA Cleared or Not?
Event date:Abstract - Dr. Ron Schuchard will review the recent research and development for products that are marketed for treatment of vision loss.
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Low Vision Support Group, 11/6/19: How Come I Have Trouble Seeing When My Eye Doctor Says My Vision Is Fine?
Event date:Abstract - Common age related changes in components of the eye reduce the light level to the back of the eye and reduce the contrast of objects and produce glare. These changes result in poor vision function under conditions frequently encountered in daily life.
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LVSG: How the EYEs function / How the PERSON functions, two points of view
Event date:Abstract - I will discuss insights that my work in vision rehabilitation has given me regarding the nature of the visual system. “Vision” can be seen as a black box, the input of which consists of visual stimuli, while the output is visually-guided behavior in a dynamic environment.
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Retinal Care
Event date:Dr. Ali Zaidi, a practicing ophthalmologist in San Francisco will give a lecture that will increase your knowledge of Retinal Care now and updates that are on the horizon.
Host: Dr. Donald Fletcher
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New Results and Trends in Ophthalmology and Vision Research
Event date:Dr. Manfred MacKeben
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Low Vision Support Group, 5/1/19: Audio Description
Event date:Audio Description (sometimes called video description, or Description Video Service- DVS) is a translation of visual images into words for people with vision impairments.
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Personal Safety
Event date:Art Campos of the San Francisco SAFE, part of the Community Engagement Division of the San Francisco Police Department.
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Low Vision Support Group, 3/6/19: Adjusting to Failing Eyesight -- The Role of Old Habits
Event date:Our next speaker will be Dr. Manfred MacKeben. Dr. MacKeben will discuss how to deal with failing eyesight and the necessity to break old habits.
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