Seminar: November 12, 2006

Ophthalmic Subspecialty Consultants and the Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF) partnered to present a free seminar on Age Related Macular Degeneration on November 12, 2006, at Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Lea S. Bramnick, Executive Director of MVRF, opened the session with an introduction to MVRF, whose mission is to fund research into the cause, prevention, treatment, and ultimately the cure for macular degeneration is aided by the fact that one hundred percent of all dollars raised go toward this goal, as the organization is entirely underwritten for all administrative expenses.

Eric Gregg, O.D., talked about the newest treatments available and the latest research into the condition. He discussed services for visually impaired people, and the adaptive aids available.

The crowd that lingered afterward expressed gratitude to the seminar organizers, with many saying how grateful they were to be able to get information in clear, easily understood language, with the time for individual questions.

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