Met: July 21-23, 2016, in Toronto, Canada
Co-Chairs: Dr. Natalie Hutchings and Marilyn Smith
Actions: Dr. Graham Strong, Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, delivered this year’s Joe Bruneni Memorial Lecture, “Forensic Optometry.” … The SIG is preparing an Ophthalmic Optics curriculum survey to the members with a view toward reporting sequencing and alignment with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry content outline, and reporting ophthalmic optics clinical training and experience.
Speakers/Discussion Topics: Harnessing Brain Plasticity to Treat Adults with Amblyopia: Dr. Ben Thompson … Color for the Color Blind with Optical Assistive Devices: EnChroma, Inc. representative … ASCO Strategic Plan: Dawn Mancuso, ASCO Executive Director … ASCO Connect: LaShawn Sidbury, ASCO Director, Meetings and Special Interest Groups
Sponsors: Dr. Michelle Hoff, Essilor of America, EyeMed, HOYA, Transitions Optical
Next Meeting: July 27-29, 2017, in Chicago, Ill. The workshop will be co-chaired by Dr. Michelle Hoff and Michele Self.
Contact: LaShawn Sidbury
Low Vision Educators
Met: July 14-16, 2016, at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry
Chair: Dr. Sharon Tse
Speakers/Discussion Topics: teaching and prescribing bioptic telescopes … electronic magnification and assistive technology … assistive technology: Drs. Linda Pang and Stephanie Schmiedecke … ASCO Connect: LaShawn Sidbury, ASCO Director, Meetings and Special Interest Groups … ASCO Strategic Plan: Dawn Mancuso, ASCO Executive Director … iBook project update and discussion: Dr. Rich Jamara … advanced competencies: Dr. Elli Kollbaum … low vision rehabilitation updates from AAO Low Vision Section, AOA Vision Rehabilitation Section, and AAO Low Vision Diplomates
Sponsors: Chadwick Optical, Ocutech, Envision, St. Louis Lighthouse, Designs for Vision, Inc.
Contact: LaShawn Sidbury