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Please join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for a FREE informative patient seminar on age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and related diseases. The symposium will provide a comfortable learning forum for persons who are visually impaired or blind and will feature presentations by leading doctors and researchers on recent scientific advancements, current and upcoming clinical trials, and treatments. It will also provide the low vision community with the necessary resources to integrate into a sighted world.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get the latest information in your own backyard!
WHEN:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(Arrive early! On site registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:00 am)
WHERE:
Fogelman Executive Conference Center
University of Memphis
330 Innovation Drive
Memphis, TN 38152
Parking is free in the garage next to the Fogelman Executive Conference Center.
Directions
FEATURING EXPERT PRESENTATIONS:
- Alessandro Iannaconne, M.D., M.S. Hamilton Eye Institute
- Jorge I. Calzada, M.D. Charles Retina Institute and Hamilton Eye Institute
- Tonia S. Rex, Ph.D. Hamilton Eye Institute
- Orli Weisser-Pike, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV, Hamilton Eye Institute
- Timothy Schoen, Ph.D. Foundation Fighting Blindness
SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Retinal Research Advancements & Clinical Trials
- Retinitis Pigmentosa & Other Retinal Degenerative Diseases
- Macular Degeneration
- Genetics & Gene Therapy
- Low Vision Rehabilitation
- Mobility & Orientation
- Community Resources & Services
The seminar is free and open to the public. A continental breakfast will be provided and local low vision organizations will be onsite to demonstrate their products and services.
For more information or to register call 800-455-0060 or visit www.FightBlindness.org/MemphisSeminar. Seating is limited so register today for this free informative seminar!
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