Henry Ford Hospital Hosts Free Vision Loss Conference
October 26, 2009 by Contributor
Filed under Healthy Happenings
Detroit – A free conference on how to live life to the fullest despite vision loss will be held 8 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center in Livonia. The conference is sponsored by Henry Ford Hospital’s Department of Ophthalmology.
The conference will feature a presentation by Lylas Mogk, M.D., co-author of “Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight, “who will discuss the causes, patterns and impact of vision loss.
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than three million people in the United States do not have normal vision, even with the help of eyeglasses or corrective lenses, and one million people are legally blind. Impairment may be caused by a number of eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, trauma, inherited eye conditions and cataracts.
The conference, Living Fully with Vision Loss, will provide information, strategies and resources to help those with vision loss, no matter what the cause, lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Henry Ford physicians and experts will discuss maximizing independence, devices for daily activities, dealing with lighting and glare, reading and writing, cooking and crafts, shopping and socializing, driving and transportation, anxiety and depression, and the impact of vision loss on families.
Other presentations will include:
Wise Eyes: Learning to Use the Vision You Have
Top Tips for Living Fully with Vision Loss: covers reading, driving and adapting your environment
A panel of patients who are living well with their vision loss will share their experiences.
The Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center is located at 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28. A continental breakfast will be provided.
To register or for more information, call 1-800-363-7575.
