Low Vision Beyond the Clinic

When the EFFECT study found no benefit from eccentric viewing training, clinicians like host Erika Andersen Ko wondered: what do you do instead?In this episode, Erika discusses the role of multidisciplinary continuing education with Michael Epp, manager of professional education at Envision University.You'll hear behind-the-scenes insights on:Why Envision's CE is multidisciplinaryHow Dr. Fletcher's Low Vision Rehab Study Group became the modelWhat changes when administrators are in the roomWhat the

What do you do when a randomized controlled trial finds no benefit from a clinical practice you've used with success for years? Host Erika Andersen Ko, certified low vision therapist, shares how the aftermath of the EFFECT study on eccentric viewing training led her to Psychologically Informed Practice, and what she hopes the framework can do for the field of blindness and low vision.This is the first episode of Practitioner Diaries, a recurring format that goes behind the scenes with a low vision

Mentorship from Afar: Dr. Fletcher Models Multidisciplinary CollaborationAccess to mentorship in low vision rehabilitation isn't always readily available. Mentorship from afar can make a lifelong impact on a clinician's practice despite a lack of proximity.In this episode of Low Vision Beyond the Clinic, host Erika Andersen Ko sits down with retinal disease ophthalmologist Dr. Donald Fletcher to talk about what nearly 40 years and 35,000 low vision patients have taught him about multidisciplinary

Is eccentric viewing training still a valuable tool in low vision rehabilitation?Today’s episode explores the findings of the EFFECT study—the first randomized control trial evaluating eccentric viewing training. Erika Andersen Ko sits down with Dr. Michael Crossland, one of the study’s lead authors, to unpack the surprising results, why no significant outcomes were found across groups, and what it means for clinical practice. They also delve into the broader implications of progressive vision loss,

Welcome to Low Vision Beyond the Clinic, the biweekly podcast for low vision professionals seeking nuanced discussions on clinical care.Hosted by Erika Andersen Ko, a dedicated low vision therapist, this show goes beyond routine care to explore the heart of modern vision rehabilitation. Each episode brings you thoughtful conversations on interdisciplinary collaboration, mental health integration, and the evolving tools and practices shaping the field.You’ll hear from leading researchers, clinicians,