More than 500 Foundation Fighting Blindness members, research partners and low vision experts gathered in the city of lakes-beautiful Minneapolis, Minn.- on June 28-July 1 for four days of research progress, networking and hope at VISIONS 2012, the Foundation's national conference.
VISIONS is the only conference of its kind, uniting people affected with blinding retinal degenerative diseases to hear from world-renowned experts about the latest advancements in retinal research, improve their skills for coping with low vision, and meet others from across the country living with similar diseases.
These photos capture all of the conference action, from the Mix and Mingle networking sessions, to the exhibit hall, to the Awards Dinner! Go to Flickr.
Access a variety of videos including keynote presentations from blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and former Wall Street Executive Paul Karos. Go to YouTube.
Audio recordings of each session from VISIONS 2012 are available. Listen Now.
Have You Seen Our New Logo?
The new logo of the Foundation Fighting Blindness was introduced at
VISIONS 2012 during the Saturday Awards Dinner and Dance. To learn more about this exciting change, please click here.
In addition to bringing people together for the latest research updates and coping guidance, the Foundation's national VISIONS conference creates an excellent opportunity to recognize the organization's most committed and passionate supporters. Read More.
We Hope to See You Next Year!
It's no secret that VISIONS 2012 is an energizing experience for everyone involved, especially with human studies making significant progress in saving and restoring vision. Be sure to check back for information about VISIONS 2013, happening on June 27-30, 2013 in Baltimore's exciting Inner Harbor.
