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Role of Low Vision Specialist for Students with VI

September 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

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Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and serves as Director of Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He will give an overview of the role of a low vision specialist as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting students and young adults with impaired vision. Topics will include the differences between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and low vision specialist as medical professionals supporting students with visual impairments, as well as opportunities for collaboration between teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists, among others.

Details

Date:
September 20, 2022
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Cost:
None
Event Category:
https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/tn-viva

Other

Organization(s)
Vanderbilt University & Tennessee School for the Blind
CEUs
Yes (Certificate or ACVREP)
First Name
Yichen
Last Name
Liu
Email
yichen.liu@vanderbilt.edu
Phone
615-343-8749