New England Vision Connection

Join the New England Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness for an insightful morning dedicated to eye health and community. The Spring Vision Connection offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading regional experts and connect with others in the vision health community.

Viridian Therapeutics is generously providing the space for this event. The event, along with ample parking, is located in the rear of the building. Please note that the Foundation Fighting Blindness maintains complete control over the agenda and programming.

Featured Speakers

John Mandeville, MD, PhD
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
Topic: Understanding Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Dr. Mandeville is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. An MIT alumnus, he earned his MD and PhD from Columbia University. He completed his residency at UCLA, followed by a prestigious two-year fellowship at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. His practice centers on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, brows, tear ducts, and orbits. In addition, Dr. Mandeville specializes in the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED) and participates in several clinical trials for new medical therapies for TED.

Jean Bousquet
Rhode Island State Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Jean Bousquet is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor at Rhode Island State Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. She is responsible for teaching members of the blind community to travel independently and regain their confidence so they can continue pursuing their goals. Additionally, she provides outreach, training, and education to the blind community, with a focus on how to interact with and respect its members effectively.

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