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Message from the President:
Welcome to the Louisville Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness!
Our goal is to host educational meetings featuring retinal specialists, researchers, low vision specialists and resources. Social meetings are planned as well to provide a supportive environment for people with retinal degenerative diseases. As a chapter we strive to provide a sense of community and hope.
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VisionWalk Update:
Local VisionWalk Leader and High School Graduate Honored By Henryville Key Club
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 the members of Henryville High School’s Henryville Key Club presented Louisville VisionWalk Youth Chair, Ty Griffin, with a $500 check for his 2013 walk team.
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Chapter Meetings and Events:
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, April 13 for our Louisville Chapter Speaker Series Presentation & VisionWalk Organizing Reception. Dr. Howard Lazarus from John-Kenyon American Eye Institute presented on the Argus II retinal prosthesis, also known as a “bionic retina.” This exciting new technology can restore some vision to people who are blind from advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP), and it recently received U.S. market approval from the FDA. Dr. Lazarus also gave updates on other research in the retinal field.
Brian Goemmer from See the World, Louisville's source for low vision products, showcased visual aids ranging from magnifiers to talking devices to tablets & e-readers. He also gave attendees a chance to try out the equipment and get their questions answered.
For more information about future meetings of the Louisville Chapter, please contact Kristi Snuttjer at
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or 847-680-0100.
Contact Us:
Kristi Snuttjer
Events Manager
Foundation Fighting Blindness
977 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 140
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: (847) 680-0100
Fax: (847) 680-1050
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Chapter Highlights:
Chapter Members, Ty and Samantha Mayberry were featured in the Spring issue of Southern Indiana Living Magazine! Check it our here.
Driving Research to Save and Restore Sight!
Our goal for the Louisville Chapter is to make our chapter meetings beneficial for education and support for people with retinal degenerative diseases. We strive to provide a sense of community and hope. You are encouraged to play an active role in growing our chapter!
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The VISIONS Experience
Check out the recipients of the 2012 Member Excellence Awards and other highlights from the Foundation’s VISIONS 2012 conference on the REWIND page.
   
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