| January | "Suffering, Endurance, Character, and Hope"
This inspiring speech was delivered by Paul Karos at the opening session of Visions 2012, sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Mr. Karos, who was diagnosed at the age of eight with retinitis pigmentosa, describes how vision loss affected his life as he traveled the road from desperation as a young man to becoming one of the top executives in the country. The ILVSG audio/visual version is available only to affiliates by selecting this link. Non-affiliates may hear the original presentation on the FFB site. |
| February | "Participating in a Clinical Trial" This is the second in our series of presentations selected from the Visions 2012 conference, sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Dr. David Birch covers the many aspects of a clinical trial a patient should know before participating in one. Topics will include inclusion and exclusion criteria, what to expect during study visits, open-label versus placebo controlled studies, and why clinical trials are important. The second part presents Drs. David Wilson, Matthew Vincent, and David Saperstein, who describe three major clinical trials now underway. The ILVSG audio/visual version is available only to affiliates by selecting this link. Non-affiliates may hear the original presentation on the FFB site. |
| March | "Growing Through Grief: Emotional Adjustment to Vision Loss" This third session in the Visions 2012 series presents Ellen Morrow, who reviews the feelings and reactions to grieving the loss of vision. She describes different types of loss and different methods of coping, including inner strength and outer resources. She also discusses newer research on significant factors in resiliency. The ILVSG audio/visual version is available only to affiliates by selecting this link. Non-affiliates may hear the original presentation on the FFB site. |
| April | "Overcoming the 'Obstacle' of Blindness"
The fourth Visions 2012 entry presents Eric Weihenmayer, the only blind man to climb all seven summits, offering an impactful message about harnessing the power of adversity and using it as fuel for greatness. Viewing adversity not as the enemy, but as the pathway. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and talks about the daily struggle to pursue dreams. The ILVSG audio/visual version is available only to affiliates by selecting this link. Non-affiliates may hear the original presentation on the FFB site. |
| May | "Crime Prevention and Personal Safety for the Blind and Visually Impaired" Our final selection from the Visions 2012 conference introduces Bobbi Moore, who provides tips for the visually impaired to increase confidence and the ability to handle themselves in a dangerous situation. The ILVSG audio/visual version is available only to affiliates by selecting this link. Non-affiliates may hear the original presentation on the FFB site. |
| June | "Summary of Research 2013" MD Support Director Dan Roberts presents his annual report on pertinent low vision research and developments during the past 12 months. View online | Download MP3 |
| July | "Understanding Drug Side Effects and Adverse Events" MD Support Director Dan Roberts explains what patients should and should not be concerned about when undergoing drug treatment. View online | Download MP3 |
| August | "The Latest in Low Vision Technology" A leading expert in low vision devices and software updates us on what's new and what's on the way. View online | Download MP3 |
