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Real World Ophthalmology Podcast Featured Vision Through Music Program

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Nijm sits down with Dr. Bradley Black, retired pediatric ophthalmologist and founder of Vision Through Music — a program of the Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS in partnership with the Academy of Music for the Blind — to explore the remarkable neuroscience behind early blindness and music.

Q&A: X Ambassadors’ Casey Harris On Being A Vision Through Music Program® Ambassador

Inside the world of multi-platinum records and global tours, Casey Harris — keyboardist for the GRAMMY®-winning band X Ambassadors — is taking on a transformative new role. Harris has officially partnered with the Vision Through Music Program®, an initiative of the Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (CEF of AAPOS). This partnership aims to bridge the gap between specialized music education and visually impaired children, a cause deeply personal to the Ithaca-raised musician.

“I’m Blind, But Music Gave Me Sight” — X Ambassadors Keyboardist Casey Harris Becomes Ambassador for Vision Through Music®

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine GRAMMY® award-winning keyboardist Casey Harris, best known as a founding member of the hit rock band X Ambassadors, has officially partnered with Vision Through Music®, a groundbreaking program of the Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (CEF of AAPOS). The announcement marks a significant step in raising awareness about specialized music education for blind and visually impaired children.

Keyboardist for X Ambassadors, Casey Harris, Partners with Vision Through Music Program® to Expand Music Education Access for Visually Impaired Children

GRAMMY® award-winning artist Casey Harris, keyboardist for X Ambassadors, announced a new partnership with Vision Through Music®, a program of the Children's Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (CEF of AAPOS).