William Smith, OD, and Holly Stants, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, CLVT, will provide information on low vision, current treatment options, and advances in research and potential future treatments.

Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UPMC. Dr. Smith received his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and is residency-trained in the area of Low Vision Rehabilitation from the William Feinbloom Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation.

Holly Stants holds a dual certification with American Occupational Therapy Specialty Certification in Low Vision SCLV and Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals CLVT (less than 500 worldwide). Ms. Stants is the Low Vision Team Leader for the CRS Occupational Therapy Low Vision Rehab Clinic.