SupportSight Philadelphia Region - Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

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Meeting Schedule

Wynnewood (all meetings 10:00 AM to noon)
Location:
Annenberg Conference Center
Lankenau Hospital
Room 101 B
100 E. Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Dates:

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Previous Seminars:

May 3, 2008
On May 3, 2008, the Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF) teamed up with Annesley, Flanagan, Fischer and Stefanyszyn & Associates to give a seminar on macular degeneration, created to disseminate the latest information on the disease, present strategies for coping and field questions from Wynnewood-area residents. The seminar, which was both free and open to the public, was held at the Annenberg Conference Center Auditorium at Lankenau Hospital.

MVRF Executive Director Lea Bramnick gave an overview of the history and mission of the organization. Bramnick emphasized the importance of organizations such as the MVRF in disseminating the latest information, helping those affected by the disease lead their fullest possible lives and in raising funds to find a cure.

Dr. Sunir Garg and Dr. Joseph Maguire were on hand to give a presentation about the latest research and treatment strategies for macular degeneration. Garg and Maguire informed the attentive and lively audience about the recent body of research and emerging information about treatments and diagnosis for macular degeneration. Once complete, they turned it over to the audience for a Q&A session which the audience was very active in.

A very special presentation that focused on the depression that is often associated with a macular degeneration diagnosis was given by Dr. Barry Rovner M.D. Dr. Rovner addressed the emotional roller coaster that many patients experience when they are diagnosed with macular degeneration and how that experience can be made easier, both for patients and their loved ones.

Also on hand was Mary Betty Roeder, who presented a fantastic talk about her first-hand account of living with macular degeneration and how to not only live, but live well with the disease. Equal parts information and inspiration, Mary's talk was well received by the appreciative audience.

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October 21, 2006
On October 21, 2006, a group gathered at Lankenau Hospital to hear a presentation about macular degeneration. Sponsored by Annesley, Flanagan, Fischer and Stefanysyn and Associates along with the Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF), the program was well attended by an enthusiastic crowd.

Lea S. Bramnick, Executive Director of MVRF welcomed the group, and talked about how the Foundation raises money to fund research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure of macular degeneration.

Dr. Sunir Garg talked about the newest information from recent research on macular degeneration, and Dr. Joseph Maguire discussed the current, exciting information on treatments.

A packed auditorium enthusiastically thanked Drs. Garg and Maguire for exceptional presentations. People remarked that they were finally able to understand their disease for the first time.

Dr. Scott Edmonds discussed the value of and the life changing possibilities with a low vision evaluation and the proper use of low vision aids.

The final speaker, Mary Betty Roeder, talked about how she lives successfully with her macular degeneration making her legally blind. She spoke of her many varied activities and busy lifestyle, including playing social and duplicate bridge and holding family celebrations in her own home. Her energy and enthusiasm was very inspirational to the crowd.

There is a support group meeting regularly at Lankenau Hospital's Annenberg Conference Center. Please call 610-668-6705 for more information.

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Macula Vision Research Foundation SupportSight
Five Tower Bridge
300 Barr Harbor Drive, Suite 600
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2984

Please call Lea Bramnick
Toll free 1-866-462-2852
1-866-4-macula
Email: lea@mvrf.org
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