Low Vision Patient Raising Awareness for the Feinbloom Center

Low Vision Patient Raising Awareness for the Feinbloom Center

Low Vision Patient Raising Awareness for the Feinbloom Center

Heather Napolitano started losing her vision seven years ago due to capillary non-perfusion, a condition in diabetic retinopathy where blood ceases to flow to certain parts of the retina. She is a patient of the Scheie Eye Institute and her physician, Tomas S. Aleman, MD recommended she see Dr. Erin Kenny at the William Feinbloon Vision Rehabilitation Center housed at The Eye Institute (TEI).
June Diabetes Education Course Wrap Up

June Diabetes Education Course Wrap Up

June Diabetes Education Course Wrap Up

The Eye Institute (TEI) recently hosted a series of diabetes education courses, Real World Diabetes, in conjunction with Temple Health. The course was held at the Oak Lane campus from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday in June with a one month follow up meeting on July 23.
Maintaining Independence with Low Vision Aids

Maintaining Independence with Low Vision Aids

Maintaining Independence with Low Vision Aids

Kim Harris is an Emergency Room nurse at a major Philadelphia hospital. She’s also a mother of two young children, ages six and three. And, Kim is living with Stargardt’s disease. Harris has been coming to the William Feinbloon Vision Rehabilitation Center, housed at TEI for almost two years. She has been working with Dr. Erin Kenny, chief of the Feinbloom Center, and Dawn Ciccarone, MS, OTR/L, low vision therapist.

Renee Campbell – A Fond Farewell

Renee Campbell – A Fond Farewell

Renee Campbell – A Fond Farewell

Things have changed in the 30 plus years Renee Campbell has been employed by The Eye Institute (TEI), and Renee was happy to change with it. She celebrated with a farewell party on Friday, June 28 at TEI where friends and colleagues gathered to say goodbye and wish her a happy retirement.
Dry Eye Awareness Month: Facts about Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Awareness Month: Facts about Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Awareness Month: Facts about Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. You may experience dry eyes in certain situations such as on an airplane, in an air-conditioned room, while riding a bike or after looking at a computer screen for a few hours.
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