Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

2014

February 21, 2014

Dr. Bill and Annette Carter discuss the FDA requirements for prescription drug labels for the visually impaired.

Tech access topics - 01/21/2014

January 26, 2014

Discussion of major improvements in accessibility features of the Mac, as well as features of AI Squared Zoom Text for Mac and the LVI Student New Generation video magnifier

Advances in gene therapy - 12/18/2013

December 19, 2013

A discussion of gene therapy for diseases like Leber's congentital amaurosis, Stargardt's, and Retinoschisis. Plus mutations & gene testing

Keeping a Positive Attitude - 11/19/2013

November 21, 2013

Dr. Bill interviews Phyllis Amaral, clinical Psychologist at The Center for the Partially Sighted, on how to keep a positive attitude

Nutrition & Vision - 10/15/2013

October 16, 2013

Dr. Small discusses the relationship between diet and the progress of certain eye diseases. He also answers audience questions.

Telling others of your vision problem - 09/19/2013

September 20, 2013

Dr. Bill, Annette Carter, Keith Christian, and Richard Rueda discuss the pros and cons of telling others about your vision problem.

Cell Phone Applications - 08/22/2013

August 22, 2013

Dr. Bill and guest panelists discuss their favorite cell phone applications.

Customized filters and colored lenses - 07/16/2013

July 19, 2013

The benefits on how these items can increase contrast, reducing glare, improving ey comfort, and protect the tissues of the eye.

Research in treating eye diseases - 06/20/2013

June 20, 2013

Dt. Bill, Dr. Alfred Solish and Dr. P. Dayani discuss recent research in treating glaucoma, uvetis, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Status on retinal implant, stem cells and gene therapy discussed.

Latest Low Vision Devices - 05/23/2013

May 23, 2013

Experts discuss: Enhanced Vision DaVinci, APH Braille 18 Plus, HMS Candy Grip & Optelec Clear View Talking Video Magnifier