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Title:
Boston Vision Seminar
When:
04/06/13 | 09:00 am - 01:00 pm
Category:
Massachusetts

Venue

Venue:
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Street:
296 State Street
City:
Boston
State:
MA
ZIP:
02109

Description

Boston Vision Seminar


Thank you for your interest in the Boston Vision Seminar being held at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf. We are no longer accepting advance registration for this event; however we still have seats available and will be accepting walk-in registrations at the door. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete the registration process. For more information visit www.FightBlindness.org/BostonSeminar. For additional questions or concerns, please call Dorie Wilson at 800-683-5555, x 1633 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .



WHEN:

Saturday, April 6, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)

WHERE:

Boston Marriott Long Wharf
296 State Street
Boston, MA 02109


SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Wet & Dry Macular Degeneration
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa and Other Inherited Retinal Diseases
  • Current & Future Research and Treatments
  • Clinical Trials
  • Genetics of Retinal Disease
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation

EXPERT PRESENTATIONS BY:

  • Emily Place, M.S., CGC, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Jeffrey Heier, M.D., Opthalmic Consultants of Boston
  • Tim Schoen, Ph.D., Foundation Fighting Blindness
  • Robert McGillivray, CLVT, Carroll Center for the Blind

Local low vision organizations will be onsite to demonstrate their products and services and a complimentary continental breakfast will be provided.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
For directions, please visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boslw-boston-marriott-long-wharf/.

PARKING: 
Parking is available on-site for a fee determined by the amount of time you are parked in the garage.