If you or someone you know suffers from macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or low vision, the 11th Annual Low Vision Fair, hosted by six local libraries, features vendors of assistive technology and supportive service agencies, free glaucoma screenings, and free diabetic retinopathy vision screenings. For information or questions, please call 847-663-6648.
LOW VISION FAIR
Friday, April 26, 1:00-4:00pm
East Wing Senior Center
2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL
LOW VISION LECTURE SERIES
A series of lectures at local libraries sponsored by the North Suburban Low Vision Consortium and co-sponsored by the Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles-Maine, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, and Skokie Public Libraries.
Aging in the Eye: Lecture by Dr. Erica Troyer
Thursday, April 4, 10:00am
Niles-Maine District Library
6960 W. Oakton St.
Niles, IL 60714
Dr. Erica Troyer from the Chicago Lighthouse North will talk about common age-related eye diseases, the importance of eye care and interventions including low vision strategies when dealing with vision loss.
Treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Lecture by Dr. Jack Cohen
Saturday, April 13, 2:00pm
Skokie Public Library, Petty Auditorium
5215 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077
Learn about current therapies and medications for macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss. Jack Cohen, MD, a recognized expert on the treatment of the disease, will speak about the latest research.
Living with Low Vision: Lecture by Polly Abbott
Tuesday, April 16, 2:00pm
Park Ridge Public Library
20 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068
Polly Abbott, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Second Sense, will speak about living independently with limited vision.
