Thank you, Cleveland!

 

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 we hosted our first SupportSightSM Seminar of the 2013-2014 season in Cleveland, Ohio.  With 330 people in attendance, it was a huge success!  The seminar was an opportunity for patients, individuals, families and caregivers to learn about the latest advancements in research, treatment, and prevention of AMD and other retinal-related diseases.

Speakers included:

  • Diane Weiss, RN, BSN, Retina Associates of Cleveland, on the aging eye and latest research for macular degeneration
  • Trina Nitzsche, Ophthalmic Photographer, Retina Associates of Cleveland, on ophthalmic imaging and what it shows your doctor
  • Lawrence Singerman, MD, FACS, Retina Associates of Cleveland, on the importance of and the advances in the early detection of the progression of dry macular degeneration to wet
  • Debbie Kogler, LDO, Magnifiers and More, on gadgets and gizmos for the visually impaired person

Videos of the presentations are available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/MVRFoundation

SupportSightSM Seminars are sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.