Thursday, February 5, 2009

Schepens Eye Research Institute plans symposium

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

The Schepens Eye Research Institute's local 2009 Eye & Vision Research Symposium is slated to be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.

The event will provide information on living with macular degeneration, stem-cell advancements and new clinical treatments.

The events are free and open to the public.

Registration, a coffee and a display of low-vision aids will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the program from 10 a.m. to noon. A question-and-answer session will conclude the event. Speakers will include Dr. David A. Snyder of Delray Eye Associates; Dr. Michael Gilmore, senior scientist at the Schepens; Dr. Michael Young, associate scientist at Schepens; and Richard A. Godfrey, the institute's patient liaison.

Registration is requested: Call (866) 258-8505 or visit www.schepens.harvard.edu/symposia_2009.php.

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