Saturday, January 29, 2011
Advances in the Treatment and Management of Macular Degeneration FREE Educational Seminar
The Macular Degeneration Association is proud to announce our second FREE educational seminar. The seminar is co-sponsored by WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL and the Center for Retina and Macular Diseases. The seminar is on the advances that have been made in the treatment and management of macular degeneration. The guest lecturer is Dr. Michael Tolentino from Winter Haven, he is a well known Retina Specialist and researcher in this field. He has helped developed the current treatments such as Lucentis, Macugen and more. It will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 form 12:00-4:00 pm in the Winter Haven Hospital's Auditorium. There will be information packets provided as well as refreshments and there will be a question and answer session following the lecture. Seating is Limited and Registration is required. Please call Donna to register for this event at (727) 478-4708. Please do not miss out on this exciting event.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Upcoming Free Events
By Macular Degeneration Association
The Macular Degeneration Association would like to announce two FREE educational seminars coming up:
The first FREE seminar is scheduled for January 24,2011 at the Pepin Heart Hospital, in the Wallace conference center, Tampa Florida.This seminar is co-sponsored by University Community Hospital as well as Center for Retina and Macular Disease.The topic of discussion will be "Advances in the Treatment and Management of Macular Degeneration" ,given by Dr. Michael Tolentino, who is a well known retina specialist in Winter Haven, Fl.Seating is limited and Registration is required. Please call Donna for more information or to register @ 727-478-4708
The second Free seminar is scheduled for February 7, 2011 at Winter Haven Hospital in their auditorium, Winter haven, Fl. Winter Haven Hospital is the co-sponsor of this seminar as well as the Center for Retina and Macular Disease. The topic of discussion for this seminar will be "Advances in the Treatment and Management of Macular Degeneration" given by Dr.Michael Tolentino. Seating is limited, Registration is required Please call Donna for more information or to register @ 727-478-4708
The Macular Degeneration Association would like to announce two FREE educational seminars coming up:
The first FREE seminar is scheduled for January 24,2011 at the Pepin Heart Hospital, in the Wallace conference center, Tampa Florida.This seminar is co-sponsored by University Community Hospital as well as Center for Retina and Macular Disease.The topic of discussion will be "Advances in the Treatment and Management of Macular Degeneration" ,given by Dr. Michael Tolentino, who is a well known retina specialist in Winter Haven, Fl.Seating is limited and Registration is required. Please call Donna for more information or to register @ 727-478-4708
The second Free seminar is scheduled for February 7, 2011 at Winter Haven Hospital in their auditorium, Winter haven, Fl. Winter Haven Hospital is the co-sponsor of this seminar as well as the Center for Retina and Macular Disease. The topic of discussion for this seminar will be "Advances in the Treatment and Management of Macular Degeneration" given by Dr.Michael Tolentino. Seating is limited, Registration is required Please call Donna for more information or to register @ 727-478-4708
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Macular Degeneration Association announces FREE Seminars, with guest Dr. Michael Tolentino
By Donna Auger
The Macular Degeneration Association proudly announces Free seminars on New Advances in the Treatment and Management of Macular Degeneration. These seminars will feature Dr. Michael Tolentino.
Dr. Tolentino is a well known Retina Specialist, in Winter Haven, Florida and is at the forefront of research on new developments for the treatment and management of both Wet and Dry macular degeneration
The first seminar is co-sponsored by University Community Hospital.This seminar will be held on Monday January 24, 2011 @ the Pepin Heart Hospital, in Tampa, Fl. from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. It will consist of a general discussion, free testing, question and answer session following the completion of the seminar. Refreshments will be served.
The second seminar is co- sponsored by Winter Haven Hospital. This seminar is on Monday February 7, 2011 @ Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fl. from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. It will consist of a general discussion, free testing followed by a question and answer session. Refreshments will be served.
SEATING IS LIMITED and Registration is Required. Please call (941) 870- 4399 to register or visit our website for more information.
The Macular Degeneration Association proudly announces Free seminars on New Advances in the Treatment and Management of Macular Degeneration. These seminars will feature Dr. Michael Tolentino.
Dr. Tolentino is a well known Retina Specialist, in Winter Haven, Florida and is at the forefront of research on new developments for the treatment and management of both Wet and Dry macular degeneration
The first seminar is co-sponsored by University Community Hospital.This seminar will be held on Monday January 24, 2011 @ the Pepin Heart Hospital, in Tampa, Fl. from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. It will consist of a general discussion, free testing, question and answer session following the completion of the seminar. Refreshments will be served.
The second seminar is co- sponsored by Winter Haven Hospital. This seminar is on Monday February 7, 2011 @ Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fl. from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. It will consist of a general discussion, free testing followed by a question and answer session. Refreshments will be served.
SEATING IS LIMITED and Registration is Required. Please call (941) 870- 4399 to register or visit our website for more information.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Charity coffee morning in Radlett to raise cash for age-related macular degeneration"Great Success"
By Chris Hewett
A 90-year-old Radlett woman who organised a coffee morning to raise cash for an eye disease hospital unit hailed the event a “great success".
Joan Brookes hosted about 100 people at Christchurch, in Watling Street, Radlett, to raise money for age related macular degeneration (AMD) – a disease Joan was diagnosed with in 2008.
Joan's friends baked cakes to sell at the coffee morning and brought prizes for a tombola at the event this morning (Friday).
Joan said: “It is great to see so many people here. I advertised in the local schools, opticians' and churches and it took quite a bit of time but I had some help.
“I have had about 15 injections for the disease and have received a lot of help from people at the hospital – that is why I wanted to raise some money for them today.”
AMD is a condition that affects a tiny area at the back of the eye called the macula, causing problems to central vision, though not a total loss of sight.
On her 90th birthday in May, Joan declined presents and instead asked for donations to a new cancer centre at Mount Vernon Hospital, which raised £270 for the ward.
As well as the tombola and a 'guess the name of the flower' competition, lead clinician for ophthalmology at Hillingdon Hospital, Nicholas Lee, gave a talk and answered questions about eye problems suffered by the elderly.
He said: “We like to get out and meet our patients, you can only do so much during an appointment. It is nice for them to be able to ask questions they may not otherwise and raise awareness of AMD because people need to know if they pick it up early the treatment will be more effective.”
The total raised at the coffee morning is yet to be counted but all proceeds will be donated to Hillingdon Hospital.
Rita Johnson, who attended the morning, said: “Most of us have problems with our eyes when we get past 70 and the talk was very useful and interesting. If people become more aware of these problems, they can do more about them.”
A 90-year-old Radlett woman who organised a coffee morning to raise cash for an eye disease hospital unit hailed the event a “great success".
Joan Brookes hosted about 100 people at Christchurch, in Watling Street, Radlett, to raise money for age related macular degeneration (AMD) – a disease Joan was diagnosed with in 2008.
Joan's friends baked cakes to sell at the coffee morning and brought prizes for a tombola at the event this morning (Friday).
Joan said: “It is great to see so many people here. I advertised in the local schools, opticians' and churches and it took quite a bit of time but I had some help.
“I have had about 15 injections for the disease and have received a lot of help from people at the hospital – that is why I wanted to raise some money for them today.”
AMD is a condition that affects a tiny area at the back of the eye called the macula, causing problems to central vision, though not a total loss of sight.
On her 90th birthday in May, Joan declined presents and instead asked for donations to a new cancer centre at Mount Vernon Hospital, which raised £270 for the ward.
As well as the tombola and a 'guess the name of the flower' competition, lead clinician for ophthalmology at Hillingdon Hospital, Nicholas Lee, gave a talk and answered questions about eye problems suffered by the elderly.
He said: “We like to get out and meet our patients, you can only do so much during an appointment. It is nice for them to be able to ask questions they may not otherwise and raise awareness of AMD because people need to know if they pick it up early the treatment will be more effective.”
The total raised at the coffee morning is yet to be counted but all proceeds will be donated to Hillingdon Hospital.
Rita Johnson, who attended the morning, said: “Most of us have problems with our eyes when we get past 70 and the talk was very useful and interesting. If people become more aware of these problems, they can do more about them.”
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Never Loses sight of Marathon Participation
By AMANDA DRAPIEWSKI
Turning a dream into reality is possible. Just ask Chicago marathon runner Maria Cuevas.
Growing up in Archer Heights, Cuevas wanted to run in a marathon since she was 16 years old.
She competed in short distance events while still a teenager, then into her 20’s and 30’s. She later opted to take a temporary hiatus to focus on raising her family.
But on Sunday, Oct. 10, Cuevas, a staff member of The Chicago Lighthouse, competed among thousands of runners in the Chicago Marathon.
The fact that she is visually impaired, coping with macular degeneration, did not stop her that day.
“Although I have obvious limitations because I’m legally blind, I have learned that qualities like spirit and passion know no bounds,” said Cuevas. “The strength that I’ve gained since I was declared legally blind has given me an opportunity to appreciate the wonderful things that life has to offer and not to take anything for granted.”
She credits Dan Ashley, a longtime volunteer with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) for helping get her dream back on track.
“While taking salsa classes at the Latin Street Dancing in 2008, I met Ashley and he encouraged me to get involved with CARA’s Marathon Training Program,” said Cuevas. “You can’t help thinking about the challenges you might face as a visually impaired individual.”
She eventually found her own stride, initially starting out with an 11 minute pace, then moving down to 12 minutes, where she felt more comfortable.
“From the beginning, my goal was, and remains, to finish the runs and not be concerned about the time,” she said. “All through the training, I struggled in all the long runs, but somehow Ashley’s encouragement kept me going.”
Ashley has also competed in dozens of marathons himself and is a pace leader.
“Cuevas’ ability to reach inside and find the strength to successfully compete in races and the marathon itself is nothing short of inspirational,” said Ashley.
He added that accomplishment will stay with her the rest of her life and help in dealing with other challenges.
Cuevas continued to stay focused on her goal, but along the way, she knew she would need assistance.
“My visual impairment did affect my pace in some ways because I had to be aware of where I was stepping,” said Cuevas. “During the 15- mile run, for instance, I lost my direction and fell completely behind my group while running along the lakefront.”
It was that experience that made Cuevas reach out to GLASA, the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, a non-profit group dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in completing their athletic goals.
Despite the extra help she received from GLASA, Cuevas admitted to doubting herself and often thought about quitting.
Noting that her children, Ana-Alicia and Mario, cheered her on Sunday, Cuevas pledged to give the race her very best shot.
“I will be forever thankful to everyone who has supported me,” said Cuevas.
Cuevas was the 35,695 person to complete the race. Her time was approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes.
Turning a dream into reality is possible. Just ask Chicago marathon runner Maria Cuevas.
Growing up in Archer Heights, Cuevas wanted to run in a marathon since she was 16 years old.
She competed in short distance events while still a teenager, then into her 20’s and 30’s. She later opted to take a temporary hiatus to focus on raising her family.
But on Sunday, Oct. 10, Cuevas, a staff member of The Chicago Lighthouse, competed among thousands of runners in the Chicago Marathon.
The fact that she is visually impaired, coping with macular degeneration, did not stop her that day.
“Although I have obvious limitations because I’m legally blind, I have learned that qualities like spirit and passion know no bounds,” said Cuevas. “The strength that I’ve gained since I was declared legally blind has given me an opportunity to appreciate the wonderful things that life has to offer and not to take anything for granted.”
She credits Dan Ashley, a longtime volunteer with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) for helping get her dream back on track.
“While taking salsa classes at the Latin Street Dancing in 2008, I met Ashley and he encouraged me to get involved with CARA’s Marathon Training Program,” said Cuevas. “You can’t help thinking about the challenges you might face as a visually impaired individual.”
She eventually found her own stride, initially starting out with an 11 minute pace, then moving down to 12 minutes, where she felt more comfortable.
“From the beginning, my goal was, and remains, to finish the runs and not be concerned about the time,” she said. “All through the training, I struggled in all the long runs, but somehow Ashley’s encouragement kept me going.”
Ashley has also competed in dozens of marathons himself and is a pace leader.
“Cuevas’ ability to reach inside and find the strength to successfully compete in races and the marathon itself is nothing short of inspirational,” said Ashley.
He added that accomplishment will stay with her the rest of her life and help in dealing with other challenges.
Cuevas continued to stay focused on her goal, but along the way, she knew she would need assistance.
“My visual impairment did affect my pace in some ways because I had to be aware of where I was stepping,” said Cuevas. “During the 15- mile run, for instance, I lost my direction and fell completely behind my group while running along the lakefront.”
It was that experience that made Cuevas reach out to GLASA, the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, a non-profit group dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in completing their athletic goals.
Despite the extra help she received from GLASA, Cuevas admitted to doubting herself and often thought about quitting.
Noting that her children, Ana-Alicia and Mario, cheered her on Sunday, Cuevas pledged to give the race her very best shot.
“I will be forever thankful to everyone who has supported me,” said Cuevas.
Cuevas was the 35,695 person to complete the race. Her time was approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Police Officer Comes to Rescue
by Joseph Chin,Oct 08, 2010
A Peel Regional Police officer certainly takes his force’s motto, A Safer Community, seriously.
And Helen Correia is glad he does.On Tuesday morning, the 42-year-old Streetsville resident, who suffers from macular degeneration and is considered legally blind, was stranded at her ophthalmologist’s Millway Shopping Centre office after her ride failed to show.It was another setback because she’d just received some crushing news from her doctor.
“Right now I can see maybe a couple of feet away. But he told me I shouldn’t be surprised if I wake up one day soon and find myself totally blind,” she said.
Correia couldn’t afford a taxi, and from past experience was afraid to attempt using a bus.“The route numbers are much too small for people like me to recognize, so wrong buses end up stopping. When that happens the drivers sometimes get mad at me. It’s such a hassle,” she said.
After waiting 45 minutes and out of options, Correia decided to walk home – a distance of nearly five miles. It would have required her to cross several major intersections.Using her white cane, and navigating carefully around road construction, she set out in a light drizzle along Erin Mills Pkwy. At one point, she was almost hit by a car making a turn.Correia was close to panicking when the officer came along.
“He drove up in an unmarked cruiser, so I didn’t know he was a police officer,” Correia recounted. “I was a bit afraid. He stopped about five feet away and was calling out, ‘Miss! Miss!’ I guess he was warning me that I was putting myself in danger.”It was only when he got closer that Correia saw he was a police officer. He took her home and waited while she got into the house safely. After the officer drove away, Correia realized she didn’t get his name or badge number. She only knows he works out of 11 Division.
Still, Correia wants to thank the officer by coming forward with her story.
“He went out of his way to help me. He didn’t have to stop because he probably had more important stuff to do,” she said.
She adds: “Some people have this negative impression of police, that all they do is hand out traffic tickets. And that’s not true. Thinking back, I shudder to think what might have happened to me if this kind officer hadn’t happened by.”
Tracking down the Good Samaritan for Correia to personally thank is difficult since some 300 officers work out of 11 Division, says Peel police spokesperson Cst. Wayne Patterson.But he isn’t surprised by what occurred.
“This is typical of our officers to think of others before they think of themselves when they’re out there on duty. Helping people, including helping a blind lady get home, is just part of what we do out there day after day,” he said.
A Peel Regional Police officer certainly takes his force’s motto, A Safer Community, seriously.
And Helen Correia is glad he does.On Tuesday morning, the 42-year-old Streetsville resident, who suffers from macular degeneration and is considered legally blind, was stranded at her ophthalmologist’s Millway Shopping Centre office after her ride failed to show.It was another setback because she’d just received some crushing news from her doctor.
“Right now I can see maybe a couple of feet away. But he told me I shouldn’t be surprised if I wake up one day soon and find myself totally blind,” she said.
Correia couldn’t afford a taxi, and from past experience was afraid to attempt using a bus.“The route numbers are much too small for people like me to recognize, so wrong buses end up stopping. When that happens the drivers sometimes get mad at me. It’s such a hassle,” she said.
After waiting 45 minutes and out of options, Correia decided to walk home – a distance of nearly five miles. It would have required her to cross several major intersections.Using her white cane, and navigating carefully around road construction, she set out in a light drizzle along Erin Mills Pkwy. At one point, she was almost hit by a car making a turn.Correia was close to panicking when the officer came along.
“He drove up in an unmarked cruiser, so I didn’t know he was a police officer,” Correia recounted. “I was a bit afraid. He stopped about five feet away and was calling out, ‘Miss! Miss!’ I guess he was warning me that I was putting myself in danger.”It was only when he got closer that Correia saw he was a police officer. He took her home and waited while she got into the house safely. After the officer drove away, Correia realized she didn’t get his name or badge number. She only knows he works out of 11 Division.
Still, Correia wants to thank the officer by coming forward with her story.
“He went out of his way to help me. He didn’t have to stop because he probably had more important stuff to do,” she said.
She adds: “Some people have this negative impression of police, that all they do is hand out traffic tickets. And that’s not true. Thinking back, I shudder to think what might have happened to me if this kind officer hadn’t happened by.”
Tracking down the Good Samaritan for Correia to personally thank is difficult since some 300 officers work out of 11 Division, says Peel police spokesperson Cst. Wayne Patterson.But he isn’t surprised by what occurred.
“This is typical of our officers to think of others before they think of themselves when they’re out there on duty. Helping people, including helping a blind lady get home, is just part of what we do out there day after day,” he said.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Clearly a site for sore eyes
by
Shari Rudavsky October 1st,2010
The outside of the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute at the Indiana University School of Medicine draws upon the eye itself for its design.
The glass panels that cover the building on the south side range in color from gray to yellow, a nod to the yellow found in lenses for those with impaired vision.
On Thursday, Marilyn Glick toured the building that bears her name, checking on its progress.
When it is completed next spring, it will more than triple the space of IU's Ophthalmology Department, with clinical and laboratory areas. Half of the building will be devoted to research on diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
A $30 million gift from the Glicks three years
Shari Rudavsky October 1st,2010
The outside of the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute at the Indiana University School of Medicine draws upon the eye itself for its design.
The glass panels that cover the building on the south side range in color from gray to yellow, a nod to the yellow found in lenses for those with impaired vision.
On Thursday, Marilyn Glick toured the building that bears her name, checking on its progress.
When it is completed next spring, it will more than triple the space of IU's Ophthalmology Department, with clinical and laboratory areas. Half of the building will be devoted to research on diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
A $30 million gift from the Glicks three years
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