Abstract – This seminar will introduce you to many of the new features offered by PowerPoint 2016 and 2019 within the Office 365 subscription. It also will show you some surprising little-known things you can do without the subscription. Come to learn ways to add pizzazz to your presentations.
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. Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision Rehabilitation, to share experiences and learn about the things that help you maintain a full and happy life while living with low vision. This support group is completely free. Each month there is a new topic to discuss. There will also be opportunities to learn about the innovative research on low vision happening at Smith-Kettlewell.
Abstract – Dr. Ron Schuchard will review the recent research and development for products that are marketed for treatment of vision loss. This review draws from his experiences as a vision rehabilitation researcher and as a FDA senior staff member. Attendees will also be encouraged to ask about treatments for vision loss that are of interest to them.Description – FDA registers, clears or approves products (devices, drugs and biologics) for marketing depending on the level of risk to the user. The devices include a large range of technology from optics (e.g., magnifiers, telescopes and other optical aids) to digital health (e.g., home based visual function testing and navigation aids on smart phones and tablets). This informative discussion will provide a review of the recent products that have come on the market with specific examples of technology research and development including performance studies and other FDA processes that led to marketing the products for the blind and visually impaired population. Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision Rehabilitation, to share experiences and learn about the things that help you maintain a full and happy life while living with low vision. This support group is completely free. Each month there is a new topic to discuss. There will also be opportunities to learn about the innovative research on low vision happening at Smith-Kettlewell.
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. The discrepancy between test results at the eye doctor’s office done using high contrast and high light levels and daily life conditions will be illustrated using results from the SKI study on vision and aging. The SKI study tested 900 older observers living in Marin County and followed them for 12-15 years. Host: Dr. Donald Fletcher Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision Rehabilitation, to share experiences and learn about the things that help you maintain a full and happy life while living with low vision. This support group is completely free. Each month there is a new topic to discuss. There will also be opportunities to learn about the innovative research on low vision happening at Smith-Kettlewell.
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. This means that the perception and recognition of visual stimuli is not the endpoint of visual performance, but only a necessary half-way point. It also means that the usual stationary or time-limited vision tests do not fully reflect the continuing interaction of vision and behavior. One example is letter chart acuity vs. reading. Letter chart acuity (one letter at a time) tests only the retinal area where the letter is projected. Even for a 20/200 letter, this is less than 1 degree. Reading involves a continuous process of letter and word recognition over a significantly larger area – the visual span. The same visual signals that are used for letter/word/content recognition in the ventral stream, are simultaneously used in parallel in the dorsal stream to guide our eye movements. This part of our vision happens entirely outside our conscious awareness Without word recognition, we could not read. However, without appropriate eye movements, we could not read either. In the clinic, as in research, the conscious processing of visual information has received far more attention than the subconscious part. Both sides need to be studied. Successful vision rehabilitation must address both. https://ski.org/users/august-colenbrander Host: Dr. Donald Fletcher Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision Rehabilitation, to share experiences and learn about the things that help you maintain a full and happy life while living with low vision. This support group is completely free. Each month there is a new topic to discuss. There will also be opportunities to learn about the innovative research on low vision happening at Smith-Kettlewell.
Abstract – This is the third of a series of Brown Bag sessions about using the SKERI Website to communicate our science and mission to the outside world. This session will focus on creating and maintain your Centers, Labs and Projects pages. Information at this brown bag will allow you to determine which of these categories applies to you, what information should be included for which one and how to best present it. You will learn how to edit your content on the SKERI’s website and how to integrate with the rest of the site. This brown bag will be a working session, so please bring your laptops and tablets. Lunch will be provided.
The abstract is forthcoming. https://ski.org/project/youdescribe
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 Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision Rehabilitation, to share experiences and learn about the things that help you maintain a full and happy life while living with low vision. This support group is completely free. Each month there is a new topic to discuss. There will also be opportunities to learn about the innovative research on low vision happening at Smith-Kettlewell.
Dr. Manfred MacKeben will give a lecture that will aid your knowledge on vision, give you insights on the new treatments, and then widen your views on the technological advances now and in the near future. https://ski.org/directory/manfred-mackeben Host: Dr. Donald Fletcher Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision Rehabilitation, to share experiences and learn about the things that help you maintain a full and happy life while living with low vision. This support group is completely free. Each month there is a new topic to discuss. There will also be opportunities to learn about the innovative research on low vision happening at Smith-Kettlewell.
Audio Description (sometimes called video description, or Description Video Service- DVS) is a translation of visual images into words for people with vision impairments. While many blockbuster movies and popular TV shows come with audio descriptions, a lot of video content is left undescribed and inaccessible. Home movies, trailers, educational videos, cute pet videos, and other video content that for lack of funds, lack of importance, or lack of time have not been described. YouDescribe is free tool designed and developed by Smith-Kettlewell to add audio description to any YouTube video. YouDescribe allows you the viewer to request videos for description from volunteer and professional describers. Or you can ask a friend, family member or teacher to do the description! All you need to view is a computer with internet access, or an iPhone/Tablet. All your friends and family need to describe something for you is a computer and a microphone. Charity Pitcher-Cooper, audio description enthusiast, and project manager of YouDescribe will be showcasing the YouDescribe application for viewers, and teaching how to use it on your lap top or iphone/pad. -How to request audio description for the content you want to see! -How to search for already described videos you can view right now. -How to rate videos so our sighted volunteers can improve techniques. -And how to get your family and friends excited about describing for YOU.
