Lylas Mogk
{{Short description|American ophthalmologist}}
Lylas Good Mogk is an American ophthalmologist and author. She was the first director of the Henry Ford Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research in Detroit, Michigan. She is known for her work in low vision rehabilitation.
Career
Mogk served as the founding director of the Henry Ford Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research in Detroit, Michigan.{{Cite news |last=Meyer |first=Zlati |date=2003-12-11 |title=Making the most of low vision |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-making-the-most-of-lo/163861834/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |work=Detroit Free Press |pages=8}}{{Cite news |last=Tomaselli |first=Kathleen Phalen |date=September 28, 2003 |title=Spotting Macular Degeneration: Be Watchful and Start Early |work=Englewood Sun (the Los Angeles Times syndicate) |pages=14–16}} She also served as Chair of the Michigan Commission for the Blind, Advisory to the Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind People, and as Chair of the Michigan Network for Vision Rehabilitation.{{Cite journal |last=Stuart |first=Annie |date=September 2023 |title=Keeping An Eye on Low Vision Patients |url=https://www.aao.org/eyenet?september-2023 |journal=The American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeNet Magazine}}
Work
Mogk works in the field of comprehensive ophthalmology, with a focus on age-related macular degeneration. In 1997 Mogk developed the first written policy for Medicare coverage for occupational therapy services for visual impairments.{{Cite news |last=Tomaselli |first=Kathleen Phalen |date=September 28, 2003 |title=Spotting Macular Degeneration: Be Watchful and Start Early |work=Englewood Sun (the Los Angeles Times syndicate) |pages=14–16}}{{Cite news |last=Anstett |first=Patricia |date=April 10, 1999 |title=View of the Future |work=Detroit Free Press |pages=8–10F}} She is the co-author, with her daughter Marja Mogk, of the book Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight (1996), which was awarded the 1999 AER Literature Award.{{Cite news |date=August 12, 1999 |title=Doctor/Daughter's Book Receives Top Reviews from Vision Experts |work=The Grosse Pointe News |pages=6}} The book was written after Mogk's father, Chuck Good, started losing his eyesight from age-related macular degeneration.{{Cite news |last=Anstett |first=Patricia |date=1999-04-27 |title=Macular degeneration a common and life-changing condition |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-island-packet-macular-degeneration-a/163861391/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |work=The Island Packet |pages=15}} She has also shared knowledge with the public about Charles Bonnet syndrome, a condition where people with severe vision loss develop hallucinations.{{Cite news |last=Anstett |first=Patricia |date=2011-07-09 |title=Seniors scared to admit they're hallucinating |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-review-seniors-scared-to-admi/163861638/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |work=Herald and Review |pages=28}}
Honors and awards
In 2011 Mogk was awarded the Migel Medal by the American Foundation for the Blind, which was established in 1937 to recognize those whose dedication and achievements have significantly improved the lives of people with vision loss.{{Cite web |date=March 10, 204 |title=AFB Migel Medal Awards |url=https://www.afb.org/about-afb/awards/migel-medal-awards#:~:text=The%20Migel%20Medal%20was%20established,of%20people%20with%20vision%20loss. |access-date=March 10, 2024 |website=American Foundation for the Blind}}{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2024 |title=Wall of Tribute Stone: Lylas Mogk, M.D. Clinician, Mentor, Author. Congratulations! 2011 Migel Award. |url=https://sites.aph.org/hall/stones/mogk-lylas/ |access-date=March 10, 2024 |website=American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field}}
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