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Events in May 2024
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Low Vision Speaker Series: “Custom Prosthetic Eyes – Everyone is Unique” with Andra Striowski
Low Vision Speaker Series: “Custom Prosthetic Eyes – Everyone is Unique” with Andra Striowski
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May 7, 2024Join us to hear ocularist Andra Striowski describe the creation of custom-fit, handcrafted prosthetic eyes. Witness the transformation of medical necessity into a personalized work of art, as Andra takes you through the meticulous process of crafting these unique devices. Through real-life cases, you’ll see how an ocularist adapts the shape of the prosthesis to manage various orbital disorders. You’ll gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of mitigating conditions like lid entropion, ptosis, and proptosis. Come and learn how such services can make a difference in the lives of your patients.
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Low Vision Speaker Series: "Psychosocial Challenges Associated with Sight Loss" with Dr. Virginia Duff
Low Vision Speaker Series: "Psychosocial Challenges Associated with Sight Loss" with Dr. Virginia Duff
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May 30, 2024This interactive presentation will discuss:
- Understanding the emotional reactions related to vision loss.
- The emotional challenges involved in diagnosing a condition that will inevitably lead to substantial vision loss. The challenge as a health care provider delivering devastating news.
- Helping your patients start on the journey toward acceptance and successful adaptation.
- Do’s and Don’t in dealing with a patient with vision loss in your office.
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