International Macular Degeneration Support Group

International Macular Degeneration
Support Group

An Outreach Program of
Macular Degeneration Support, Inc.

The macular degeneration worldwide community: carrying the word to millions

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Schedule of Presentations

About the Program

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Purpose: To provide free information and support through presentations to groups of senior adults affected by macular degeneration and related retinal diseases. Print a flyer for printing and distribution to centers in your area (link opens new window).

Cost: Absolutely nothing (Yes, some things of value in this world are still free.)

Method: Live presentations are simulcast to central computers at each affiliate's location on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 3:00-4:00 PM (Central Time), year-round. Groups unable to attend live webcasts may access the recordings from the Internet later at their convenience. Read the technical requirements for attending live webcasts.

Host: Macular Degeneration Support, a public supported nonprofit organization operating under Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3).

Moderators: Dan Roberts, Director, MD Support, and Edward J. Huggett, Jr., O.D., Low Vision Support, Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Principal sponsor: MD Foundation

Presenters: Leading experts in the fields of low vision care, research, low vision products, and rehabilitation.

Affiliates: Retirement centers, organizations, clinics, senior centers and libraries worldwide. View our growing list of affiliates. Read what they have to say (links open new windows).

Benefits of Affiliation:

Attend live webcast sessions for direct contact with the presenters.
Receive an online Facilitator's Kit with step-by-step instructions for organizing and running a successful support group.
Receive a free Starter Kit in the mail containing useful items for each of your members, plus a copy of the book The First Year: Age-Related Macular Degeneration and other educational materials for your library. View the contents (link opens new window).
Receive access to all past newsletters and presentations for viewing or listening, either on or off line.
Get immediate answers to questions through personal email contact with the director.
Receive monthly planning materials, including:
- Descriptions of upcoming sessions
- Meeting reminders
- Promotional flyer and press release
- IMDSG large-print newsletter with special features,updates on research and developments, and handouts for upcoming sessions.
- Live technical support

Affiliates are groups of all sizes facilitated by staff members and volunteers at each location. No fees or other obligations are required for participation in this program, and affiliation may be cancelled at any time.

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Schedule of Presentations
2010

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Jan. 14

"The Latest in Low Vision Rehabilitation"

Presenter: Bruce Rosenthal, O.D. (Lighthouse International, New York City NY)

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Bruce Rosenthal

Feb. 11

"Understanding Genetics"

Presenter: Stuart Richer, O.D., Ph.D. (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, North Chicago IL)

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Stuart Richer

Mar 11

"Research and Treatment for Dry AMD"

Presenter: Janet Sunness, M.D. (Greater Baltimore Medical Center)

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Janet Sunness

Apr 8

"Navigating Everyday Tasks With Less Stress"

Presenter: Anita Arikawa, M.A. (Veterans Administration, Los Angeles CA)

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May 13

"Understanding Stem Cells"

Presenter: Dan Roberts (Director, MD Support) with Professors Claudio Stern and Pete Coffey (University College London)

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Claudio Stern

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Pete Coffey

Jun 10

"Summary of Treatment & Research-2010"

Presenter: Dan Roberts (Director, MD Support)

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Dan Roberts

Jul 8

"Facing Technophobia"

Presenter: Dorrie Rush (Lighthouse International, NYC)

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Aug 12

"What You Should Know About Glaucoma"

Presenter: Ed Huggett, O.D. (Huggett Vision Institute, Holiday FL) with student panel from Vision for Vision (Laguna Niguel, CA)

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Ed Huggett

Sep 9

"Radiation Therapy for Macular Degeneration"

Presenter: Peter L Sonkin, M.D. (Tennessee Retina, Nashville TN)

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Peter Sonkin

Oct 14

"Diabetes and Vision Loss"

Presenter: TBA (The Jewish Guild, New York City, NY)

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Nov 11

"Seeing Lessons"

Presenter: Tom Sullivan (Blind Entertainer, Author, Actor and Athlete)

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Tom Sullivan

Dec 9

"Holiday Food for Healthy Vision"

Presenter: Ellen Troyer, M.T., M.A. (CEO, Biosyntrx, Inc.)

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Ellen Troyer

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