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 Dr. Marc Gannon OD, FAAO -
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Founder and Chief Physician Low Vision Institute
Developer of the RenewView™ Low Vision Program
Founder of the American Foundation for Visual Rehabilitation
Dr. Gannon is an internationally recognized leader in the field of low vision. He has dedicated his life and his practice to helping those challenged by its affects. He is a passionate and frequent speaker on the topic.
Dr. Gannon was raised in Shaker Hts. Ohio, attended Miami University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Illinois College of Optometry. He then served as an optometrist in the US Navy.
He lives in Lighthouse Point, Florida. And, on the rare occasion when he is not in his office, can be found enjoying his family, sailing or playing fetch with his German Shepherd, service dog: Eiko.
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Optometry, Fellow, Diplomat Candidate in Low Vision
- Against All Odds, Director
- American, Broward County, Florida, Optometric Associations
- American Foundation for the Blind
- American Foundation for Visual Rehabilitation, Director
- Armed Forces Optometric Society
- Beta Sigma Kappa National Honor Fraternity
- Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision
- Florida State Division of Blind Services
- Florida State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Foundation For Fighting Blindness
- International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, Diplomat
- International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation
- Low Vision Rehabilitation section of the American Optometric Association
- Low Vision Committee, Florida Optometric Association (Past Chair)
- Low Vision Consultant to the Broward County Board of Education, Exceptional Student Program
- Low Vision Council
- Low Vision Gateway
- Low Vision Panel Member-Division of Blind Services, State of Florida
- Low Vision Provider Florida State Vocational Rehabilitation
- Macular Degeneration International
- Macular Degeneration Partnership
- National Council on Sports Vision
- National Eye Research Foundation
- ReNewView Director
- Talking Books, Broward Public Library
- Tomb and Key National Honor Society
Civil/Community Affiliations
- Boy Scouts of America, (Eagle Scout) - past Executive Lighthouse District
- Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
- Fraternal Order of police, Pompano Beach
- Kiwanis Club of Pompano Beach, FL - Past President
- Lions Club of Pompano Beach
- Pompano Beach Business Forum - Past President
- Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Pompano Beach Historical Society
- The Able Trust
Military Service
- National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda
- Naval Operations Base, Norfolk
- Regional Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
- Attached to the office of the Flight Surgeon, Aircraft carrier Eisenhower
 Michelle Wessel, OTR/L -
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Michelle is an occupational therapist who loves helping her Low Vision patients
achieve their visual goals. She is commended most for creating effective therapies which address each patient’s unique visual requirements. She focuses on maximizing the combination of patient’s capabilities with their custom devices, to increase their security, safety and pleasure in their daily lives.
Michele joined the Low Vision Institute in 2004. Her background is in acute care, as well as in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation. Michele graduated from Florida International University’s Department of Health Sciences with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
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for more information about therapy.
 Lois Neinken, Director of Professional and Public Relations -
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Lois is the front line to the professional community, organizations and the media. For over 25 years, her role at The Low Vision Institute has been to reach people challenged with Low Vision and inform them of the work we’re doing here, through written articles and public appearances.
She is engaged in the community as member of the Elder Service Resource Network, has worked as an administrator for the Pompano Beach Kiwanis Club and the Fort Lauderdale Business Forum. She is a member of American Mensa, the Thoroughbred Racing Association and A.O.P.A. Lois is a published author and has analyzed and condensed texts for graduate teaching courses.
Contact Lois
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if you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization or medical staff, or if you are interested in an article about the many facets of The Low Vision Institute.
 Julie Sposato, Office Administrator -
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Julie may be the friendly voice you hear when you call The Low Vision Institute and the welcoming face you see when you walk through the door. She makes sure that things run smoothly for our patients and staff. Being wholeheartedly dedicated to patient care and sensitive to the needs of our very special patients, Julie is always willing to go above and beyond to help in any way she can.
She has over 20 years or experience in ophthalmology medical practices.
Her other passion is cats – those she shares her home with and the tigers she visits at the zoo.
Contact Julie to schedule an appointment.
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