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International
BiOptic Driving Conference
18-20
June 2004, London
Conference Centre, Chelsea Village Hotels, Fulham Road, London SW6
Accepted
Speakers
Papers
on the following BiOptics and driving related topics were
invited, but not limited
to:
- Clinical low vision evaluations for driving
- Alternative driver education curricula
- Research on driving performance of low vision drivers
- Orientation and mobility skills
- BiOptic device evaluation
- Driver evaluation
- Choice of vehicles for visibility
The Program Committee is delighted
to have accepted the following excellent
abstracts in addition to our invited speakers:
- Tarek Badawy, MD,
[Bio 20 Kb PDF Format] Eye surgeon, Low vision rehabilitation
consultant, Shobra, Cairo, Egypt.
"BiOptic systems for driving, An Egyptian experience"
Abstract [24 Kb PDF Format].
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Dr Alex
Bowers Ph.D., MCOptom, [Bio,
17 Kb PDF Format] Schepens Eye Research Institute & Harvard
Medical School, Boston. "BiOptic Drivers in the USA: Survey of
Driving Habits and Telescope Use".
Abstract [PDF 48 kb]
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Manuel Cejudo,
[Bio,
17 Kb PDF Format] Baja Visión Angel
Barañano. C/. Ponzano, nº 25, 28003 Madrid. "Driving
with Low Vision in Spain. Present situation and future trends".
Abstract [26 Kb PDF Format]
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Dr Tanja Coeckelbergh,
[Bio,
20 Kb PDF Format] University Hospital of Antwerp,
Department of Ophthalmology, Edegem
Belgium. "Training compensatory viewing
strategies: feasibility and effect on practical fitness to drive in subjects
with visual field defects".
Abstract [25 Kb PDF Format]
- Jim Deremeik, M. Ed.,
CLVT, [Bio,
21 Kb PDF Format] Johns Hopkins Lions Low
Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center,
Maryland "Low Vision
Driving in Maryland - legislation, legality and limitations".
Abstract [15 Kb PDF Format]
- Hendrik P. Derksen, BSc.
Optom, Holsboer Optometry, Arnhem, Netherlands.
"Aniseikonic lens magnification to maintain driving for
patients with borderline visual acuity".
Abstract [43 Kb PDF Format]
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Micheline Descent,
COMS, M.A., [Bio,
PDF Format] Institut de
réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec (I.R.D.P.Q.) Quebec City,
Prov. of Quebec, Canada. "BiOptic Driving in
Quebec: an innovation in visual rehabilitation services for low vision
people".
Abstract [22 Kb PDF Format]
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Dr Christine M
Dickinson,
[Bio 18 Kb PDF Format] Department of
Optometry and Neuroscience, UMIST, Manchester. "Visual
Impairment, Age and Driving".
Abstract [25 Kb PDF Format]
- Leon W Gilbert (Cert Ed, ISM),
[Bio,
22 Kb PDF Format] Researcher, Visual Impairment
Awareness and Accessible ICT Trainer (multiple disability), Richmond Adult
College, London. "Blind people,
off-road driving, and the multi-sensory experience of cars".
Abstract [15 Kb PDF Format]
- Allan Kaye Dip Optom,
MCOPTOM, DCLP, FAAO
(Diplomate Low Vision),
[Bio,
9 Kb PDF Format], & Rodney Stedall
Dip Optom, MCOPTOM, CAS, [Bio,
19 Kb PDF Format], Private practice, Sandton and Queenswood, Pretoria, South
Africa. "BiOptics - the South African
way".
Abstract [19 Kb PDF Format]
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Bart J.M. Melis-Dankers,
Ph.D., [Bio,
17 Kb PDF Format] Visio
Noord, sector O&R, NL-9750 AC Haren,
The Netherlands.
"The influence of monocular peripheral sector prisms
on driving in people with homonymous hemianopia".
Abstract [22 Kb PDF Format].
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Ching-Jen , Rock, Lin,
Ph.D. ,
林慶仁 敬啟 台南師範學院特教系 台南市700 樹林街二段三十三號
[Bio
23 Kb PDF Format] Department of Special Education, National Tainan
teachers College, Tainan, Taiwan
"BiOptic Driving From Texas To Taiwan: A Personal Experience"
Abstract [33 Kb PDF Format]
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Nicholas
J. Rumney, [Bio,
22 kb PDF Format] Optometrist, Bishop, Bishop & Rumney Low
Vision, Hereford, England. "Driven to
distraction: an update on the rules and regulations on vision and driving in
the UK".
Abstract [PDF 29 kb]
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Dr. Mark L.M. Tant, [Bio 17 Kb PDF Format]
Belgian Road Safety Institute (BIVV/IBSR),
CARA Department, Brussels.
"BiOptic Telescope and EU Driver’s Licence"
Abstract [23 Kb PF Format]
- Fernando Vargas-Martín,
Ph.D, Departamento de Física, Universidad de Murcia,
Campus de Espinardo (Edificio C), 30071 Murcia,
Spain. "BiOptic simulation in virtual video applications"
Abstract [18 Kb PDF Format]
For Invited speakers,
click here.
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In
case of any question concerning the above, please contact: Head of Program
Committee, Dr Robert Greer, Chief of Low Vision Services, 200 Minor Hall
University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-2020 USA Office: 510-643-1062 FAX:
510-643-5109.
Deadline: Friday June 11.
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Registration and payment
is required in advance
to attend the
conference, via this
website. Registration
and payment is not
possible at the
conference.
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