Event Information
Matters of Vision! 2023 Program Series
The Macular Degeneration Association will be hosting a free educational event on Saturday, July 8th, 2023
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Madison
525 West Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Meeting Room: University
Time: 8:30 am registration & breakfast, ending @ 12:00pm
Speaker: Jeffry Gerson, OD -Medical Director
About Dr. Gerson: Dr. Gerson graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1997, after which he went on to do a VA residency concentrating on low vision and ocular disease. He has been in several different practice settings, including a retina referral practice where he participated in several large clinical trials. Currently, Dr Gerson is in private practice which is a collaboration of both ODs and MDs. He sees primary care patients and has an emphasis on retinal care in his practice. Dr. Gerson is a frequent lecturer in the US and abroad and writes regularly for optometric publications. He practices at Grin Eyecare in two different locations Leawood & Olathe, KS.
**Topics discussed will include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, geographic atrophy, and new research, treatments & innovations *** New this year Low Vision talk****
New Partnership with MacuHealth: MacuHealth’s scientifically researched Triple Carotenoid Formula, which features Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin formulated in a 10:10:2 ratio, is proven to increase macular pigment
This program will include interactive discussions along with a Question & Answer session at the end of the program. Local vendors will be present.
Seating is limited to the first 50. Registration Required. To register call (855) 962-2852
The Macular Degeneration Association is a 501 c 3 non-profit. Please visit our website @ www.macularhope.org