Read the story of how LOVRNET came to be.
The Lions Low Vision Rehabilitation Network (Lions LOVRNET) is a community-based healthcare program that addresses the current shortage and distribution of low vision rehabilitation services.
LOW VISION NEWS
October 8, 2019
Read a personal message from Bijoy Mahanti, Direct Services Coordinator.
September 9, 2019
Hannah Yoon is an OD/MS dual degree program student at the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston, Massachusetts. She is from Rochester, NY and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College in 2012. As a fourth-year optometry student, she is going to be rotating through clinic sites, such as VA Long Beach, IHS Bethel, and VA Hudson Valley. She plans to pursue a residency in ocular disease/low vision after graduation.
July 5, 2019
Boston, MA - At their annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, held at Community Boating in Brighton on June 14, the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired recognized the Lions of Massachusetts as a Volunteer Community Partner for the Lions’ work in developing the Low Vision Rehabilitation Network in Massachusetts.
October 18, 2018
Massachusetts Lions (Multiple District 33) launched its Low Vision Rehabilitation Network to statewide Lions in late 2017 with regional presentations at District Advisory Meetings and the formation of a statewide steering committee headed by Boston Host Lion Dr. Alexis Malkin O.D., F.A.A.O of New England College of Optometry (NECO) and MD 33 Project Chair, Boston Host Lion Matthew Richardson.