Vision Loss Forum

Tuesday, Jan. 26
Noon-1 p.m.
Braley Auditorium, UI Hospitals and Clinics

A forum addressing the impact vision loss has on family members will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from Noon-1 p.m. in the Braley Auditorium in the lower level of the Pomerantz Family Pavilion at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Dr. Mark Wilkinson, UI Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Carver Family Center for Macular Degeneration Vision Rehabilitation Service, will lead a group discussion exploring the effects of vision loss on individuals and families. Other guests planned include a family that has been impacted by vision loss and Stephen Kuusisto, UI Professor of English and disability advocate. The forum is free and open to the public. For questions, contact Joe Schmidt at 384-8529 or joe-schmidt@uiowa.edu.