Macular Disease Society - eccentric viewing conference
Published: 18 December 2011
Macular Disease Society - Eccentric Viewing Conference
March 2012
Join us for the 2nd Multidisciplinary Eccentric Viewing Conference. The first event sold out - so book early to avoid disappointment!
This event will highlight why training in Eccentric Viewing (EV) and Steady Eye (SE) should be considered for individuals with central vision loss as a component part of good holistic low vision and rehabilitation services.
The conference is also available to commissioners, those involved with managing, training or representing eye and social care professionals.
EV and SE techniques help people to make the most of their remaining peripheral vision, meaning daily living activities which were previously difficult or impossible can be made significantly easier.
People may have begun to naturally use their peripheral vision as a reaction to central vision loss, but the position self-identified may not be the optimum one, particularly for near tasks such as reading. For reading tasks, Eccentric Viewing it is most effective when combined with Steady Eye. With training and practise it is possible to develop and refine these skills.
For people affected by macular disease these techniques can improve visual function and quality of life; complementing and enhancing the impact of other low vision and rehabilitation interventions.
The conference makes up part of the Macular Disease Society's Re:vision program, aiming to increase the independence of people affected by central vision loss by offering training in EV and SE techniques.
The latest research and real life stories will be presented. The Society aims to bring together eyecare and social care professionals, commissioners and those involved with managing, training or representing professionals from across health and social care.
There will be an opportunity to discuss the effective use of clinical measures and social outcomes used when evaluating the impact of EV & SE; and how to further build the evidence base and drive service delivery improvements.
Re:vision manager Cleon Hutton said: "Our second Multidisciplinary Eccentric Viewing Conference will be a fantastic opportunity for people to hear more about the benefits of EV and SE, while being able to meet other eye and social care professionals who are interested in the techniques.
"Although these practical skills can never make up for the changes in vision due to macular disease, they can be useful tools which along with good low vision and rehabilitation input can lead to a better quality of life. People often describe improved knowledge of their vision, self-confidence and retained independence as a result of learning the techniques."
The conference will take place on 15 March 2012 at the Aston Conference Centre in Birmingham, with tickets costing £50.
For more information or to book your ticket call 01264 350 551, visit http://www.maculardisease.org/evconference or email eccentricviewing@maculardisease.org
Organisaed by: The Macular Disease Society
Venue: Aston Conference Centre
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Contact: Tim Goddard
Email: eccentricviewing@maculardisease.org
Phone: 01264 350 551
Website: http://www.maculardisease.org/evconference