Low Vision Education and Outreach in Southeastern Michigan
Many patients diagnosed with vision loss hear the same thing: “There’s nothing more we can do.” Through our Vision Education Series, Beyond Low Vision challenges that idea with a new message offering clarity, tools, and practical support.
About the Vision Education Series
Each session explains how low vision affects daily life and what patients can do about it. Dr. Jacobi covers a range of topics, including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and stroke-related vision loss, along with strategies to manage the emotional impact of vision decline.
Whether your residents are adjusting to a diagnosis or navigating gradual changes in sight, these talks meet them where they are with clarity, empathy, and a sense of hope. Every program is in-person, conversational, and includes time for questions.
Introducing Our Low Vision Specialist
With over 36 years of experience in low vision and binocular vision care, Dr. John Jacobi has helped thousands of patients regain the ability to read, drive, work, and engage with their lives more fully. As a Fellow of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (FIALVS), he brings advanced tools and clinical insight to every patient and every presentation.
Dr. Jacobi delivers clear, compassionate, and practical education that makes complex topics feel approachable. His talks are uplifting, engaging, and filled with real stories from patients who’ve overcome visual challenges with the right care and support.
Topics in the Vision Education Series
Led by Dr. John P. Jacobi, this no-cost lecture series empowers seniors, caregivers, and visually impaired individuals across Southeastern Michigan. Each talk is uplifting, actionable, and designed to show that "There is life beyond low vision."
Low Vision: There Is Hope
Hearing “you have low vision” can feel overwhelming, but the right tools can restore independence and function. Learn how the proper devices can make a difference.
Driving With Compromised Sight
Night glare, peripheral vision loss, and age-related eye conditions can all affect driving safety. Dr. Jacobi discusses how patients can stay safe behind the wheel.
Nutrition and Visual Health
Good vision starts with good nutrition. Discover which nutrients support eye health and how dietary choices can help slow or prevent certain conditions.
Diabetes and Vision
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of vision loss. This session helps attendees understand how to manage their eye health and function with confidence, even after diagnosis.
Dry Eyes
Did you know the first sign of dry eye disease is often a decline in visual clarity—not burning or redness? Learn how to catch it early and manage it long term.
Tints and Vision
Not all tinted lenses are created equal. Some can improve comfort, enhance contrast, or even slow the progression of certain conditions. Explore what’s available.
Reading at Every Age
Losing the ability to read affects mood and independence. Learn about hands-free magnifiers, e-readers, and other tools that make reading accessible again.
Macular Degeneration
Dr. Jacobi shares how central vision loss doesn’t have to mean giving up on daily life. Learn how patients can train themselves to use the sight they still have with the right tools.
Vision After Stroke
Many stroke survivors often experience vision loss, disorientation, or double vision. This talk explains what causes it and how targeted low vision support can make recovery easier.
Dizziness and Vision
Balance and vision are more connected than most people realize. Learn how subtle vision misalignments can cause dizziness, and how certain lenses or tools can help.
Schedule Your Vision Education Series
To request a talk or get more information, please contact:
Dr. John P. Jacobi, OD, FCOVD, FIALVS | Cell: 734-536-5777
We proudly serve Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Livonia, Farmington Hills, and surrounding areas. Let’s bring helpful, hopeful vision education to your community.