Matters of Vision! Long Beach, CA

Event Information

Matters of Vision! 2023 Program Series

The Macular Degeneration Association will be hosting a free educational event on Saturday, July 22, 2023

Location: Maya- Doubletree by Hilton

700 Queensway Drive

Long Beach, CA 90802

Meeting Room: Cival/Tikal

Time: 2:00 pm registration & lunch, ending @ 4:30pm

Speaker: Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO -Medical Director with Richard Shuldiner, OD, FAAO or Andrew Bock, OD, FAAO

About Dr. Gerson: Dr. Jeffry Gerson graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1997, after which he went on to do a VA residency concentrating in 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. He enjoys having 4th-year optometry interns with him and the challenges that they present. He still participates in clinical trials and utilizes many different diagnostic modalities. Dr. Gerson is a frequent lecturer in the US and abroad and writes regularly for optometric publications. When not at work, he enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time with his family.

**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

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