Ocular Prosthetics, Inc.

Have you registered yet for #OneRbWorld2020? The meeting that unites #retinoblastoma survivors, patient families, medical professionals and scientists to share knowledge, best practice, cutting edge research and the everyday trials of #cancer survivorship. There’s just a few more days to sign up as registration ends this Thursday, 23:59pm ET. Register now to join the conversation! #1RBW2020 #CRRAB #CRBS https://web.cvent.com//40f02d34-afed-4adc-9dff-5b/summary

Don't forget to register for the One Retinoblastoma World 2020 Conference by Sept. 1st to guarantee your conference and child life materials arrive in the mail on time! The conference will take place virtually on Oct. 3-4, 2020 and will incorporate medical professionals, survivors and families from around the world. Topics include: survivorship, second cancer screenings, early diagnosis of RB, genetics, new treatment guidelines, vision, psycho-social effects of RB, the role of an ocularist and many more! #retinoblastoma #1RBWorld #IRBC #CRRAB #CRBS #WeCHope https://web.cvent.com//regProcessStep1:f97dada4-53a1-49b5-

Everyone with lived experience of #retinoblastoma can help advance care for children, survivors and families. Learn more about #OneRbWorld, and join us October 3-4 for a weekend of virtual collaborative discussion. Register today at https://bit.ly/1RBW2020 Canadian Retinoblastoma Society Canadian Retinoblastoma Research Advisory Board

Want to meet fellow Retinoblastoma families who live in or are treated in California? Interested in hearing about research and psycho social aspects of RB? Then join World Eye Cancer Hope USA for the third annual California RB Family Day, taking place over zoom video chat on Saturday August 1, 2020, from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Thanks to our philanthropic partner Kendra Scott Jewelry, guests will have the opportunity to win an item from their collection. RSVP to [email protected].

RSVP Reminder! Dear RB friends, Our third annual California RB Family Day will take place on Saturday August 1, 2020 from 11:00A.M.-1:00P.M. We will hold this event virtually on Zoom, which means we can include families from central and northern California. We are excited to offer a simultaneous child life program, as well as a special guest speaker. If you have not already done so, kindly RSVP to Marissa Gonzalez by emailing [email protected] and include your name, affilia...tion (i.e. survivor, parent, friend), and expected number of unique logins (how many computers/iPads/phones) you expect your group to use to attend this event. Additionally, for our special guest speaker, what topics would you like addressed? Please forward to any RB folks who might be interested. We look forward to a fun event on August 1! Thanks, Marissa

Calling all California retinoblastoma families! Our third annual California RB Family Day will take place on Saturday August 1, 2020 from 11:00A.M.-1:00P.M. We will hold this event virtually on Zoom, which means we can include families from central and northern California. We are excited to offer a simultaneous child life program, as well as a special guest speaker. Kindly RSVP to Marissa Gonzalez by emailing [email protected] and include your name, affiliation (i.e. survivor, parent, friend), and expected number of unique logins (how many computers/iPads/phones) you expect your group to use to attend this event. Additionally, for our special guest speaker, what topics would you like addressed? We look forward to a fun event on August 1!

Ocular Prosthetics, Inc. is pleased to announce a new associate, Ricardo Angeles BCO. Rick has been practicing Ocularistry in Southern California for 17 years, and is a member of the American Society of Ocularists. Not only is Rick a talented Ocularist, his calm and friendly personality reveals his natural gift of connecting with patients. In addition to fitting the post -surgical anophthalmic socket, Rick's experience includes fitting Congenital Anophthalmia, Microphthalmi...a, Phthisis, and other related anomalies. Please welcome Rick Angeles to the most experienced team of Ocularists in California!

Seeing Patients Again!... We are happy to report that we have re-opened to serve patients with their prosthetic eye needs! As your health and safety is extremely important to us we are taking precautions to safeguard against the spread of Covid-19. New protocols are now in place for patient screening, in-office sanitization, PPE requirements for patients and staff, and social distancing within our offices. Please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your needs and to schedule your appointment with any of our five certified Ocularists! We are excited to return to the work we love, and look forward to seeing you soon.

Please read or listen to the important update regarding the One Retinoblastoma World 2020 conference, taking place in October, below: We would appreciate you taking a few moments to complete this survey to help the conference organizers determine dates, times, and program content for the virtual conference. Here is a bit more information about One RB World, and the survey link (which is screen reader-friendly). World Eye Cancer Hope, with local co-hosts the International Reti...noblastoma Consortium, the Canadian Retinoblastoma Research Advisory Board and the Canadian Retinoblastoma Society, will hold the One Retinoblastoma World 2020 Conference virtually this October. Eye and cancer specialists, researchers, parents and survivors from around the world will gather to pursue the best possible care for all affected children. Collaborative research, clinical care and family support benefitting the majority of children can only be developed through these inclusive meetings with a real-world focus. Since 2012, this conference has continued to encourage collaboration and networking while focusing on understanding the needs of the child and family. Building a solid foundation to support multi-centre global research, will ultimately result in greater knowledge and scientific evidence. This will improve survival, vision outcomes and psychosocial care for all children, families and survivors. The programming of the One Retinoblastoma World 2020 Conference will cover a variety of topics including early diagnosis, medical care, family support and global collaboration. Important aspects of retinoblastoma care will be explored through a combination of presentations, panel discussions and small group discussions. Engaging clinicians, researchers, families and survivors together creates shared learning and novel partnerships. Providing educational and networking opportunities for all stakeholders, this working meeting focused on building connections and collaborations to advance care for all children, survivors and families. #1RBW2020 #OneRetinoblastomaWorld2020 #CRRAB #CRBS #WeCHope https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdwWHInOk9b7u-_C/viewform

In light of concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, all locations of Ocular Prosthetics are temporarily closed for services. We want to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our patients and employees by following coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines provided by the CDC and WHO. We feel it is our responsibility to do our part to help curb the spread of this virus. These guidelines are evolving frequently and we are committed to adapting our practice to align with th...e latest recommendations from the local, state and federal agencies. We want to return to provide services to you again as soon as possible and will closely monitor the situation to keep you informed of our progress. Feel free to call our office during regular business hours to speak to our staff. We wish you and your loved ones continued good health during this challenging time. Stephen Haddad BCO Director

Our team is very grateful for the opportunity to help care for others. We will continue to strive to put forth our best efforts in our work. Your trust in our care for you and your loved ones is a privilege we will always cherish and value. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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Last call for RSVP's. Here's the info: Join World Eye Cancer Hope USA for the second annual family day with members of the retinoblastoma community from across Southern California. Meet and socialize with kids and adults at various stages of their Rb journey. This day is designed to be fun and social. Please spread the word to other Rb families. WHO: Family, friends, and supporters of a current Rb patient or Rb survivor (non Southern-California families are welcome!) DATE: Sa...turday, August 3, 2019 TIME: 11 am - 2:30 pm LOCATION: Marina Community Center at 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach 90740 DETAILS: We will be in an air-conditioned spacious community room. There is an outdoor playground and plenty of room to play indoors and out WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED: Tables, chairs, sandwiches, snacks, bottled water, and activities WHAT TO BRING: Toys and activities that can be shared with other families. We ask that each family bring non-alcoholic drinks and snacks or dessert to share. CHLA TOY DRIVE: We will collect new, unopened toys to donate to CHLA. If you would like to donate, please bring toys or gift cards (Amazon, Target, iTunes). RSVP: Kindly RSVP with your name and the number of kids and adults attending by August 1 to [email protected]. See more

Don't forget to RSVP to our Southern California Retinoblastoma Family Day! To RSVP, comment below or email [email protected]. Information about event is below. Join World Eye Cancer Hope USA for the second annual family day with members of the retinoblastoma community from across Southern California. Meet and socialize with kids and adults at various stages of their Rb journey. This day is designed to be fun and social. Please spread the word to other Rb families. WHO: Fami...ly, friends, and supporters of a current Rb patient or Rb survivor (non Southern-California families are welcome!) DATE: Saturday, August 3, 2019 TIME: 11 am - 2:30 pm LOCATION: Marina Community Center at 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach 90740 DETAILS: We will be in an air-conditioned spacious community room. There is an outdoor playground and plenty of room to play indoors and out WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED: Tables, chairs, sandwiches, snacks, bottled water, and activities WHAT TO BRING: Toys and activities that can be shared with other families. We ask that each family bring non-alcoholic drinks and snacks or dessert to share. CHLA TOY DRIVE: We will collect new, unopened toys to donate to CHLA. If you would like to donate, please bring toys or gift cards (Amazon, Target, iTunes). RSVP: Kindly RSVP with your name and the number of kids and adults attending by August 1 to [email protected]. PROGRAM: We are interested to know if attendees would like a short presentation at the event. Please comment and let us know if you would like this, and if so, what topics you are interested in hearing more about. See more

Join World Eye Cancer Hope USA for the second annual family day with members of the retinoblastoma community from across Southern California. Meet and socialize with kids and adults at various stages of their Rb journey. This day is designed to be fun and social. Please spread the word to other Rb families. WHO: Family, friends, and supporters of a current Rb patient or Rb survivor (non Southern-California families are welcome!) DATE: Saturday, August 3, 2019 TIME: 11 am - 2...:30 pm LOCATION: Marina Community Center at 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach CA 90740 DETAILS: We will be in an air-conditioned spacious community room. There is an outdoor playground and plenty of room to play indoors and out WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED: Tables, chairs, sandwiches, snacks, bottled water, and activities WHAT TO BRING: Toys and activities that can be shared with other families. We ask that each family bring non-alcoholic drinks and snacks or dessert to share. CHLA TOY DRIVE: We will collect new, unopened toys to donate to CHLA. If you would like to donate, please bring toys or gift cards (Amazon, Target, iTunes). RSVP: Kindly RSVP with your name and the number of kids and adults attending by August 1 to [email protected]. See more