2023 Aging Eye Summit Scheduled

Will focus on cataracts, diabetic-retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration

COLUMBUS (May 3, 2023) – The 2023 Aging Eye Summit will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. in person at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and on-line. Registration is free and open to the public. The Summit will focus on current research, promoting understanding, early detection, and treatment of eye diseases as well low vision support and resources.

The Aging Eye Summit, which is open to the public, is targeted to public health and rehabilitation professionals, patients, aging network professionals, clinicians, researchers, social workers, students, and others interested in vision related issues.

Topics include:

What is new in research and clinical care of the lens and the retina including development and regeneration

Aging eye diseases including cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration

Low vision resources and other resources

Providing support to older adults with eye disease and low vision

Registration is complimentary, but pre-registration is required. Continuing education units will be available for a variety of professions. To register and for more information about the Aging Eye Summit, go to: https://bit.ly/3K9oX8m

The 2023 Aging Eye Summit is sponsored by Ohio’s Aging Eye Public Private Partnership and the Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness and is hosted by Miami University.