Scott A. Gartner

Conference Speaker Biography Dr. Scott Alan Gartner, O.D. is a nationally recognized leader in low vision rehabilitation with more than 45 years of clinical, academic, and research experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he has dedicated himself to helping individuals with vision loss maximize their independence, functional abilities, and quality of life. Dr. Gartner serves as Director of Low Vision Services for the West Palm Beach Lighthouse for the Blind and is a Low Vision Consultant for the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He previously served as Director of Low Vision Services at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System, and has developed several innovative low vision programs throughout Florida. An accomplished educator and lecturer, Dr. Gartner has taught at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and served as an adjunct professor for several leading optometry institutions. He is a frequent speaker for professional o