Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Common Causes of Visual Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation Options to Restore Visual Function
Provider
 New York State Commission for the Blind
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Location
 Available Online - Presenter: Andrea Zimmerman, OD FAAO
Date(s)
 March 23, 2023 - March 23, 2023 - 9-10:30 AM
CE Hours
 1.5
Contact Information
 This presentation is for employees of NYS Commission for the Blind and its contracting agencies.
Registration Information
 To register, contact: Peter Herrig, Director of Field OperationsPeter.Herrig@ocfs.ny.gov
Fees
 N/A
Description of CE Program/Activity
 A discussion of the most common causes of vision loss and various strategies utilized by the low vision doctor to help patients regain functioning and independence. The low vision exam will be discussed in detail. Assorted corrective lens options, low vision devices, technological assistive devices, as well as various tints for glare for visually impaired patients will be examined in this course. Clinical decision making as to which devices or spectacles are appropriate for patients will also be considered.