Erika Andersen Ko

Low Vision Beyond the Clinic

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Providing low vision services is rewarding, and complex. Low Vision Beyond the Clinic is a podcast and community for vision rehabilitation practitioners across disciplines. Host Erika Andersen Ko, a certified low vision therapist with over 20 years of multidisciplinary practice, sits down with clinicians, researchers, and lived wisdom experts to hear their stories of change and growth. Whether you're an optometrist, occupational therapist, educator, orientation and mobility specialist, social worker, or mental health specialist, you'll find fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and inspira...

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Erika Andersen Ko

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Mentorship from Afar: Dr. Fletcher Models Challenging Clinical Assumptions 26.05.2026 27:23

Mentorship from Afar: Dr. Fletcher Models Multidisciplinary Collaboration Access to mentorship in low vision rehabilitation isn't always readily available. Mentorship from afar can make a lifelong impact on a clinician's practice despite a lack of proximity. In this episode of Low Vision Beyond the Clinic , host Erika Andersen Ko sits down with retinal disease ophthalmologist Dr. Donald Fletcher t...

Eccentric Viewing Training: Should It Still Be Standard Practice? | Dr. Michael Crossland on the EFFECT Study 22.05.2025 49:30

Is eccentric viewing training still a valuable tool in low vision rehabilitation? Today’s episode explores the findings of the EFFECT study—the first randomized control trial evaluating eccentric viewing training. Erika Andersen Ko sits down with Dr. Michael Crossland, one of the study’s lead authors, to unpack the surprising results, why no significant outcomes were found across groups, and what...

Welcome to Low Vision Beyond the Clinic | Trailer 08.05.2025 2:17

Welcome to Low Vision Beyond the Clinic, the biweekly podcast for low vision professionals seeking nuanced discussions on clinical care. Hosted by Erika Andersen Ko, a dedicated low vision therapist, this show goes beyond routine care to explore the heart of modern vision rehabilitation. Each episode brings you thoughtful conversations on interdisciplinary collaboration, mental health integration,...