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.
