Speaker: Dr Lydia Au
Date: Nov 28, 2009 (Sat)
Time: 2 - 4pm
Venue: Seminar Room, Alexandra Hospital
With low vision as a result of macular degeneration, sufferers are more likely to have some difficulties navigating around previously-familiar spaces like homes and offices. While the occasional trips may just be a nuisance, serious falls, especially among the elderly, would be severe. In some instances, it could even be life threatening.
Alexandra Hospital's geriatrician Dr Lydia Au is an expert on falls among the elderly and has studied the problem that low vision people has with movements. She spoke during last year's AMD Awareness Week, and has now kindly agreed to share her work and expertise with MDS members.
Tips will also be shared on how to make little changes in your homes to make sure that it is as friendly to low-vision people as possible.
* All talks are free for MDS members. Non-members can sign up as members at the door for an annual fee of just $10.
** Space is limited, so please reserve your seats soon. Please register by calling Anne at 6238-7387 or e-mail Sharon at
Date: Nov 28, 2009 (Sat)
Time: 2 - 4pm
Venue: Seminar Room, Alexandra Hospital
With low vision as a result of macular degeneration, sufferers are more likely to have some difficulties navigating around previously-familiar spaces like homes and offices. While the occasional trips may just be a nuisance, serious falls, especially among the elderly, would be severe. In some instances, it could even be life threatening.
Alexandra Hospital's geriatrician Dr Lydia Au is an expert on falls among the elderly and has studied the problem that low vision people has with movements. She spoke during last year's AMD Awareness Week, and has now kindly agreed to share her work and expertise with MDS members.
Tips will also be shared on how to make little changes in your homes to make sure that it is as friendly to low-vision people as possible.
* All talks are free for MDS members. Non-members can sign up as members at the door for an annual fee of just $10.
** Space is limited, so please reserve your seats soon. Please register by calling Anne at 6238-7387 or e-mail Sharon at
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