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International BiOptic Driving Conference

18-20 June 2004, London

 

Conference Centre, Chelsea Village Hotels, Fulham Road, London SW6

 

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Invited speakers in alphabetical order

 

Christopher Huhne MEP opens the conference at 1 p.m. on Friday June 18.

  • Dr. Ian L. Bailey, OD, MS, FBCO, FAAO, [CV 71 Kb PDF format] Professor of Optometry and Vision Science, University of California at Berkeley.     "Selection of subjects, BiOptic prescription and pre-driving training"     Abstract [13 Kb PDF Format]

  • Susan E. Baillely, BSc [Hons] Chem, [Bio 26 Kb PDF Format] Mason, OH     "British and driving with a BiOptic in Ohio"     Abstract [15 Kb PDF Format]

  • Richard Feinbloom, President, Designs for Vision Inc, Ronkonkoma, NY     "Driving with BiOptics – the early years"     Abstract/Bio  [14 Kb PDF format]

  • Gregory Goodrich, Ph.D, [Bio 24 Kb PDF Format] Supervisory Research Psychologist and Optometric Research Fellowship Director at the US Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.     "Questions And Answers Proposed About Driving With A Visual Impairment: A Literature Of Controversy"     Abstract [56 Kb PDF Format]

  • Dr Henry Greene, OD FAAO, [Bio 41 kb PDF Format] Vice President, Ocutech, Chapel Hill, NC     "The BiOptic – more versatile than just for driving"     Abstract [40 Kb PDF Format]

  • Dr Robert Greer, OD FAAO, [Bio 12 Kb PDF Format] Chief of Low Vision Services, University of California Berkeley, CA     "Fitting BiOptic Telescopes: Determining Location And Mounting Angle With BiOptic Fitting Apertures"     Abstract [19 Kb PDF Format]

  • Dr Lori L. Grover, OD, FAAO, [Bio 25 Kb PDF Format, CV, 104 Kb PDF Format] Vision Rehabilitation Associates of Arizona     "Caring For The Driver With Vision Loss In The USA: An Optometrist's Perspective"     Abstract [24 Kb PDF Format]

  • Dr David Hennessy, [Bio, 18 Kb PDF Format, CV 43 Kb PDF Format], Department of Motor Vehicles, Research and Development Section, Sacramento, CA    "Driving with the BiOptic Telescope in California: DMV Perspective"     Abstract 95 kb PDF Format, 3 Tier Assessment System [95 Kb PDF Format]

  • Kent E. Higgins, Ph.D., VP for Vision Research, Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute, Lighthouse International, New York.     "Driving under adverse visibility conditions: Implications for licensing of low vision drivers"     Abstract and Bio [24 Kb PDF Format]
  • Aart C. Kooijman, Ph.D, [Bio 20 Kb PDF Format, CV 16 Kb PDF Format]  Professor, Visio Chair of Videology, Director of the Laboratory of Experimental Ophthalmology, Clinical Physicist Vision Rehabilitation, Groningen, The Netherlands. [Joint Editor-in-Chief V.I.R]     "Impaired vision does not exclude practical fitness to drive"     Abstract [33 Kb PDF Format]

  • René P. Paquin, M.Ed, [Bio 14 Kb PDF Format] Certified Low Vision Therapist/ Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Crotched Mountain School, Greenfield, New Hampshire.   "Teaching Strategies for integrating the BiOptic while driving".     Abstract [34 Kb PDF Format]
  • Dr. Eli Peli, MSc, OD, [Bio 56 Kb PDF Format] Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Senior Scientist, Moakley Scholar in Aging Eye Research, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.     See vision/driving papers, on this page.     "The functional fields of BiOptics: implications for driving"     Abstract [20 Kb PDF Format]

  • Dr Gary S Rubin, [Bio, 20 Kb PDF Format] Head, Dept of Vision Rehabilitation Research, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London.     "The role of Glare in Driving"     Abstract [20 Kb PDF Format]

  • Dr Janet Szlyk, Ph.D, FAAO, [Bio 13 Kb PDF Format] Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Director, Low Vision Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.     "A Controlled Study Of The Use Of BiOptic Telescopes By Patients With Macular Degeneration For Driving -  With Follow-Up"     Abstract [14 Kb PDF Format]

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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

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.

 

 

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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