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Annual Get Together of the Miami Lighthouse and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Annual Get Together of the Miami Lighthouse and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, September 26, 2024
Thursday evening, September 26th, Dr. Eduardo Alfonso, Professor and Chairman at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and Steven Solomon, Chair of the Board of
Miami Lighthouse welcomed Bascom Palmer faculty, fellows, and residents to our annual Miami Lighthouse collaborative dinner, which reinforces the longstanding,
strong relationship between the two institutions. Dr. Palmer made it his life's work to raise funds and garner support for the eye hospital in cooperation with Miami Lighthouse.
A strong collaboration between Miami Lighthouse and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute continues to this day, with both institutions working together to transform lives
through vision-related services and research. CEO Virginia Jacko emphasized the importance of referrals to Miami Lighthouse and that a doctor should never tell a
patient "there is nothing more that we can do for you".
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Reception at Miami Lighthouse, August 31, 2023
Thursday evening, August 31st, Dr. Eduardo Alfonso, Professor and Chairman at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and our CEO Virginia Jacko
welcomed Bascom Palmer faculty, fellows, and residents to our annual Miami Lighthouse collaborative dinner, which reinforces the longstanding,
strong relationship between the two institutions.
Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner sponsored by Doce Provisions and a video presentation of Miami Lighthouse programs. Oseas De Leon,
Senior Technology Specialist and former client of Miami Lighthouse spoke about his experiences growing up as a blind child.
Mr. De Leon explained how the skills he gained at Miami Lighthouse gave him the confidence to pursue being a player on the
USA Paralympic Soccer team and to bring blind soccer to Miami Lighthouse, endeavors he hopes to accomplish.
As early as 1943, Dr. Bascom Palmer, University of Miami Trustee and President of Miami Lighthouse's Board of Directors from 1947 to 1952,
discussed the establishment of an eye clinic to serve the local community. Dr. Bascom Palmer made it his life's work to raise funds and
support for the eye hospital in cooperation with Miami Lighthouse. Six years later, Miami Lighthouse contributed substantial funds toward
the building of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. A strong collaboration between the two institutions continues to this day,
as both entities transform lives through vision-related services and research.
On August 15, more than 60 faculty, fellows and residents from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute gathered for an informative evening at Miami Lighthouse. Dr. Eduardo Alfonso, Chair of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, was in attendance and welcomed guests. Guests toured the Miami Lighthouse facility, learning about the variety of vision rehabilitation programs we offer, assistive devices and services available in our Low Vision Center. Miami Lighthouse Board Director Harry W. Flynn Jr. spoke about the long history of both organizations.
Virginia Jacko, President and CEO of Miami Lighthouse spoke about the importance of referring patients to Miami Lighthouse and about continuing the dream of Dr. Bascom Palmer through collaboration. CEO Jacko presented a tribute plaque to Dr. Eduardo Alfonso of a photo taken at the groundbreaking ceremony of the original Bascom Palmer Eye Institute building. To conclude the evening Miami Lighthouse Board Director Thomas E. Johnson, M.D., gave a presentation about patients with prosthetic eyes and their rehabilitation at Miami Lighthouse. We thank Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for their continued collaboration with Miami Lighthouse.
On August 31, more than 50 faculty, residents and fellows from Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute gathered for an informative evening at Miami
Lighthouse. Dr. Eduardo C. Alfonso, Chair of the Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute, was in attendance. Guests toured the Miami Lighthouse facility,
learning about the variety of vision rehabilitation programs we offer,
assistive devices and services available in our Low Vision Center.
A welcome presentation was given by Miami Lighthouse Board Director Sander
R. Dubovy, M.D., Victor T. Curtin Professor of Ophthalmology, on
“Continuing the Dream of Dr. Bascom Palmer through Collaboration.”
Afterwards, Virginia A. Jacko, President & CEO of Miami Lighthouse talked
to the participants about how Miami Lighthouse has provided hope,
confidence and independence to the blind and visually impaired community
for 85 years. To conclude the evening Miami Lighthouse Board Director
Thomas E. Johnson, M.D., Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, gave a
presentation about his patients with prosthetic eyes and their
rehabilitation at Miami Lighthouse. We thank Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
for their continued collaboration with Miami Lighthouse.
On August 26th, more than 50 faculty, residents and fellows from Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI) along with Miami Lighthouse Board Directors
gathered for an informative evening at Miami Lighthouse. Dr. Eduardo C.
Alfonso, BPEI Chair, welcomed his colleagues. Guests toured the Miami
Lighthouse facility, learning about the variety of vision rehabilitation
programs we offer, assistive devices and services available in our Low
Vision Center, including functional assessments by our low vision
consulting optometrist and on-site and in-home services provided by our
certified low vision occupational therapist, Raquel Van Der Biest. Raquel
described the collaboration between BPEI, whose surgeons performed the
first Florida Argus II retinal implant, and Miami Lighthouse, which
provided vision rehabilitation for the patient.
Dr. Harry W. Flynn, Jr., Professor of Ophthalmology at BPEI, was the
keynote speaker. He presented a history of BPEI and its longstanding
relationship with Miami Lighthouse dating back to Dr. Bascom Palmer’s
chairmanship of the Miami Lighthouse Board from 1947 to 1952. Chelsea
Haina, Case Manager for our Senior Group Health and Activities Program,
spoke about how our SGA Program helps blind and visually impaired seniors
adjust to vision loss, how of arts and crafts help develop tactile skills
necessary to learn Braille and other important benefits of the program
such as alleviating depression and isolation, nutrition counseling and
assistance obtaining social services. We were honored that David Kurtz,
grandson of Dr. Bascom Palmer, attended this year’s reception. The event
was partially underwritten by the James Deering Charitable Trust.
On August 27th, more than 40 faculty, residents and fellows from Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI) along with Miami Lighthouse Board Directors
gathered for an informative evening at Miami Lighthouse. Guests toured the
Miami Lighthouse facility, learning about the variety of vision
rehabilitation programs we offer, assistive devices available in and
services provided by our Low Vision Center, including eye examinations by
our low vision consulting optometrist, and on-site and in-home services
provided by our certified low vision occupational therapist. They also had
the opportunity to visit our new fourth floor Sash A. Spencer Educational
Empowerment Center. Dr. Eduardo C. Alfonso, BPEI Chair, welcomed his
colleagues, and Virginia Jacko, Miami Lighthouse President & CEO, spoke
about Miami Lighthouse’s mission. Dr. Harry W. Flynn, Jr., Professor of
Ophthalmology at BPEI, was the keynote speaker. He presented a history of
BPEI and its longstanding relationship with Miami Lighthouse dating back
to Dr. Bascom Palmer’s chairmanship of the Miami Lighthouse Board from
1947 to 1952.
On August 28th more than 45 ophthalmology faculty, residents and fellows
from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI) gathered for an informative
evening at Miami Lighthouse. Guests toured the Miami Lighthouse facility,
learning about the variety of vision rehabilitation programs, as well as
the Low Vision Center and Vision Solutions Store. Virginia Jacko, Miami
Lighthouse President and CEO, welcomed guests and spoke about continuing
the long tradition of collaboration between Miami Lighthouse and Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Maricarmen Perez-Blanco, BPEI Senior Optometric
Physician and Miami Lighthouse Board Director served as moderator, and the
evening’s speakers were Harry Epstein, former Miami Lighthouse vision
rehabilitation client, Dr. Sander R. Dubovy, BPEI Professor of
Ophthalmology and Pathology and Miami Lighthouse Board Director; Dr.
Thomas E. Johnson, BPEI Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Miami
Lighthouse Board Director; and Dr. Craig A. McKeown, BPEI Professor of
Clinical Ophthalmology and Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, LLC,
Advisory Committee Member.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Miami Lighthouse Collaboration Living with
Low Vision Seminar, May 2, 2013
On May 2nd 2013, fifty seniors interested in age-related eye disease
attended a free seminar “Living with Low Vision” co-hosted by Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute and Miami Lighthouse held in the Retter Auditorium at
BPEI. For details, please
click here.
More than 50 ophthalmology faculty, residents and fellows from Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute gathered for an informative evening at Miami
Lighthouse on August 22nd. Guests were welcomed in the Low Vision Center
and Solutions Store and then participated in personalized tours showcasing
the variety of vision rehabilitation programs available at Miami
Lighthouse. Dr. Sander Dubovy, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and
Pathology, BPEI, and Miami Lighthouse Board Director, introduced Dr. Harry
Flynn, Professor of Ophthalmology, BPEI who gave a detailed history of the
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and its strong ties with Miami Lighthouse for
the Blind. Herb Klein, a Miami Lighthouse client, spoke about how vision
rehabilitation services offered by Miami Lighthouse changed his life. The
program concluded with CEO Virginia Jacko explaining how Miami Lighthouse
transforms the lives of blind and visually impaired babies, children,
adults and seniors. The event was hosted by Dr. Sander Dubovy, Miami
Lighthouse Board Director, and Virginia A. Jacko, President and CEO of the
Miami Lighthouse.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Miami Lighthouse Collaboration Living with
Low Vision Seminar, May 12, 2012
On May 12th 2012, fifty seniors interested in age-related eye disease
attended a free seminar “Living with Low Vision” co-hosted by Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute and Miami Lighthouse held in the Retter Auditorium at
BPEI. For details, please
click here.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and
Miami Lighthouse Collaboration
Living with Low Vision Seminar, September 30, 2010
On September 30 2010, fifty seniors interested in age-related eye disease
attended a free seminar “Living with Low Vision” co-hosted by Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute and Miami Lighthouse held in the Retter Auditorium at
BPEI. Board Director and Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology Dr.
Sander Dubovy presented "New Treatments for Macular Degeneration," and
President and CEO Virginia Jacko told participants about her vision
rehabilitation at the Miami Lighthouse. Maria Fernandez, low vision
occupational therapist, spoke to the group about our new in-home services
and the importance of a low vision assessment. Carol Brady-Simmons,
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Director of Programs
gave a demonstration of sighted-guide assistance for someone with low
vision. To make an appointment for a low vision assessment at Miami
Lighthouse please call 786-362-7479.
Third Annual Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Ophthalmologists
Visit Miami Lighthouse, August 25, 2010
More than 20 ophthalmology faculty and residents from Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute gathered for an informative evening at Miami Lighthouse on
August 25th 2010. Guests were welcomed in our newly opened Low Vision Center
and Solutions Store and then participated in personalized tours showcasing
the variety of vision rehabilitation programs available at Miami
Lighthouse. Board Chair Owen Freed introduced Dr. Sander Dubovy, Miami
Lighthouse Board Director, who spoke to guests about Bascom Palmer’s long
tradition of collaboration with Miami Lighthouse. Dr. Rosemary Gonzalez,
Miami Lighthouse Consulting Optometrist, and Maria Fernandez, Miami
Lighthouse Occupational Therapist- Low Vision Services, presented low
vision case study. The program concluded with CEO Virginia Jacko speaking
on “A Partnership in Transforming Lives.” The event was presented by
Eduardo C. Alfonso, Professor and Chairman of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
and Virginia A. Jacko, President and CEO of the Miami Lighthouse.
Second Annual Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ophthalmologists Visit Miami Lighthouse,
August 26, 2009
Over 40
Ophthalmologists from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute gathered for an
informative evening at Miami Lighthouse on August 26th 2009. Moving
testimonials were given by Gert Stein and Furious Berrain, both former
clients and current volunteers at Miami Lighthouse. In addition, Dr.
Sander Dubovy, Miami Lighthouse Board Director and Dr. Craig McKeown,
Miami Lighthouse Heiken Children’s Vision Program Advisory Committee
Member, spoke to guests about their involvement with the Lighthouse.
Following the program, guests received personalized tours of the modern
37,000 square foot facility and our variety of programs. The event was
hosted by Eduardo C. Alfonso, Professor & Chairman of Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute and Virginia A. Jacko, President & CEO of the Lighthouse.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ophthalmologists Visit
Miami Lighthouse, August 20, 2008
Over 40 Ophthalmologists from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
gathered for an informative evening at Miami Lighthouse on August 20th
2008.
Moving testimonials were given by Lighthouse clients. Harry Epstein
offered a thank you to these doctors for “saving his life” and the Miami
Lighthouse for giving him a “new life” as an advocate for the blind and
visually impaired. Latrissa Logan, mother of Ty’quan Logan currently
enrolled in the Blind Babies Program also thanked both institutions for
their dedication and commitment in helping mothers like herself cope with
a blind baby and the many surgeries which are leading toward a very
positive outcome. Guests received personalized tours of the modern 37,000
square foot facility and our variety of programs. The event was hosted by
Eduardo C. Alfonso, Professor & Interim Chairman of Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute and Virginia A. Jacko, President & CEO of the Lighthouse.
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