Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter
Contact Info
National Vision Webinar:
Nourishing Better Vision
Presented in part by the Foundation Fighting Blindness Arizona and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapters.
Presenters:
- Paul Bernstein, MD, PhD, Val A. and Edith D. Green Presidential Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
Dr. Bernstein is an ophthalmologist specializing in inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He is frequently asked by patients and family members if there are any lifestyle changes that they can make to decrease their chances of losing more vision. Although options may be limited, improved nutrition can be a welcome and empowering suggestion. He will review the evidence for and against nutritional interventions for IRDs and AMD, with particular emphasis on retinoids (vitamin A), carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin), omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), and various herbal supplements. - Ben Shaberman, Senior Director, Scientific Outreach & Community Engagement, Foundation Fighting Blindness will provide the latest news from the retinal research front lines.
These webinars are presented without charge and brought to you by The Chatlos Foundation Public Health Education Program of the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Fighting Blindness Insights Forum – January 29, 2021
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The focus of this call is to report progress on the Foundation’s mission-related initiatives, highlight recent developments and provide scientific and research updates.
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Spring '21 National Virtual VisionWalk
Participants from across the nation will join together virtually on Saturday, June 12th to show our united, unwavering commitment to the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ mission to search for treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
Foundation Contact
Kelly Kruse
Manager, Chapter Engagement
+1 (847) 549-1493
chapters[at]fightingblindness.org
