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LV04: Optical Devices and More: Enhancing Function for Patients with Low Vision

Course Program*

Day 1
8:30-8:45 am Introduction: Karen Seidman, MPA
8:45-10 am The low vision examination procedure: Debra Budick, OD
10-11 am Observe a low vision examination: Eleanor E. Faye, MD,FAAO (Hon) (commentator); Bruce Rosenthal, OD, FAAO (examiner)
11-11:15 am Break
11:15 am-12:30 pm Function tests - Rationale and methodology: Eleanor E. Faye, MD, FAAO (Hon)
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch (on your own)
1:30-5 pm Device Workshop: Michael Fischer, OD, FAAO

Day 2
9 am - 12:30 pm Eye pathology related to low vision device use: Eleanor E. Faye, MD, FAAO (Hon)
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch (on your own)
1:30 - 2:50 pm Instructing the low vision patient: Cydney Strand, RN
2:50 - 3 pm Break
3-5 pm Patient instruction lab (hands-on): Cydney Strand, RN

Day 3
9:9:45 am Case discussions - Specialty issues: Eleanor E. Faye, MD, FAAO (Hon)
9:45 - 11 am Designing a model that works for your setting: Karen Seidman, MPA
11 - 11:15 am Break
11:15 - 12:45 pm What's new: Bruce Rosenthal, OD, FAAO
12:45 - 1 pm Summary/evaluations
2 pm Resource sessions*

*Schedules are subject to change without notice


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