Do you find yourself wondering what life is like for other people who have experienced vision loss? A new podcast called Aftersight produced by the Audio Information Network of Colorado features conversations with people who are blind or have low vision Aftersight is “a podcast about print disability and the life of possibilities that follow.”… Continue reading New podcast from our friends at the Audio Information Network of Colorado
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Exercise May Slow or Prevent Macular Degeneration
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From newsroom.uvahealth.com Exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, new research suggests. The new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine found that exercise reduced the harmful overgrowth of blood vessels in the eyes of… Continue reading Exercise May Slow or Prevent Macular Degeneration
Some Addiction Treatment Programs Recognize Needs of People with Low Vision
For those with low-vision who struggle with substance abuse, the process of finding an addiction treatment program may feel daunting. While seeking to overcome an addiction, they must also face the challenge of finding a program that recognizes and respects their needs and provides accommodations. An online resource called Rehabcenter.net provides help with this dilemma… Continue reading Some Addiction Treatment Programs Recognize Needs of People with Low Vision
What is Eccentric Viewing & How Might it Help Me?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you or someone you know has lost vision, you may want to learn the skill of eccentric viewing and take optimum advantage of your remaining vision. This method of using one’s peripheral field to take over the central field can restore some lost abilities and help you navigate the world. Some who learn it regain… Continue reading What is Eccentric Viewing & How Might it Help Me?
Options for High School Students Who are Legally Blind
Students who wouldn’t have been able to graduate high school are now able to do so from The Hadley School for the Blind. What an exciting accomplishment and opportunity for the students we serve! Students as young as 18 to seniors in their seventies are examples of the agroups that receive a diploma through the School. Because… Continue reading Options for High School Students Who are Legally Blind
Macular Degeneration
Many of our clients and individuals we see on a daily bases are suffering from Macular Degeneration. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and issues of Macular Degeneration may help you or someone you love. One of the most important things to remember is that any change in vision should be checked out by your primary eye… Continue reading Macular Degeneration
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month!
Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness and vision loss. Because of the high risk for this eye disease, all people with diabetes aged 30 and older should receive an annual dilated eye exam. For people with diabetes younger than 30, an annual dilated exam is recommended after they have had diabetes for… Continue reading November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month!