Low Vision Support Group

Welcome to the Blindness and Low Vision Support Group!

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 – 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Come join us and meet Dr. Donald Fletcher, a clinician, and Annemarie Rossi, an occupational therapist with extensive experience in low vision and rehabilitation. Annemarie will discuss the recent…

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Blind and Low Vision Support Group Resuming!

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 – 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Host: Dr. Donald Fletcher Dr. Don Fletcher and Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute are excited to announce the restarting of the Blind and Low Vision Support Group! Previously paused during the…

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What is Orientation and Mobility Training and How Can it Help Me with Tasks of Daily Living?”

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Abstract - Gina di Grazia will introduce/review the concepts of Orientation & Mobility (O&M) training to the group. Join Dr. Don Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on Low Vision…

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An introduction to low vision aids from Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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…

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Have You Heard About the Latest Products for people who have vision loss, FDA Cleared or Not?

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm

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…

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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?

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm

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…

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LVSG: How the EYEs function / How the PERSON functions, two points of view

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm

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…

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Retinal Care

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm

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

Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm

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…

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Low Vision Support Group, 5/1/19: Audio Description

Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm

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…

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