Matters of Vision! 2026 Asheville, NC

Please call (855) 962-2852 to register or email Donna (donna@macularhope.org) to reserve your seats. There is also a self-registration form at the bottom of this event.

Don’t miss out on an invaluable opportunity to enhance your knowledge about eye health!

Join us for a complimentary educational program hosted by the Macular Degeneration Association in Asheville, NC. Limited seating to 80 guests; register early to reserve your seats.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: Registration and a delightful breakfast commence at 8:30 AM, with the program concluding at 11:30 AM.

Location: Holiday Inn Asheville East- Blue Ridge Parkway

1450 Tunnel RD

Asheville, NC 28805

Meeting Room: Blue Ridge Room

This engaging program will delve into the latest findings, research breakthroughs, and innovative treatments for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and geographic atrophy. Our presentations will be led by top experts in the field, committed to sharing their knowledge with you.

Featured Speaker: Leo Semes, O.D., F.A.A.O. Dr. Semes earned his OD from Pennsylvania College of Optometry and completed residency at The Eye Institute of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He currently holds an appointment as Professor Emeritus of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Semes has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and posters. He is a fellow of the AAO. Dr. Semes is a founding member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, where he has served as Secretary and on the Executive Committee, and a founding fellow of the Optometric Retina Society. In 2015, he received the Educator of the Year award from the Alabama Optometric Association. He has also been recognized with the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award (2016). Dr. Semes has authored and contributed to the AAO’s Clinical Practice Guidelines and was recognized as among the 50 most influential in Eye Care in 2015.

Important Details: Registration is essential; seating is limited to 80 guests, so don’t delay! – There are no sales gimmicks—just valuable information.

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