What Are Side Vision Glasses?
Side-vision awareness glasses are an effective low vision device that increases the viewing field for people suffering from side vision loss. Side vision awareness glasses […]
Read MoreCoping with Macular Degeneration
Around 40 percent of people diagnosed with macular degeneration suffer from depression. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a progressive eye […]
Read MoreIs It Safe to Drive With Macular Degeneration?
Central vision loss from macular degeneration (AMD) can significantly affect your daily functioning, including your ability to drive. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular […]
Read MoreUsing a Smartphone for Low Vision
There are no limits to what you can do with a smartphone nowadays, even if you have low vision. Smartphones, with their advanced technology and […]
Read MoreRetinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is one of the most frequently occurring forms of inherited retinal degeneration, affecting around 1 in 4,000 people, worldwide. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is […]
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Improving Low Vision at Home
Low vision can significantly impact your daily functioning. Follow these 10 tips to increase your independence at home, for even the simplest of activities. 1. […]
Read MoreWhat Is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
Charles Bonnet Syndrome affects up to 40 percent of people with low vision. Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) typically develops in the weeks and months following […]
Read MoreWhat to Look For in a Low Vision Magnifier
With the large variety of low vision devices now available on the market, our guide will help you choose a magnifier that suits your needs. […]
Read MoreWet Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Wet AMD accounts for approximately 10 percent of all AMD cases, but is responsible for 90 percent of legal blindness. Macular degeneration, also known as […]
Read MoreDry Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Dry AMD accounts for 80-90 percent of all AMD cases. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is an eye disease that occurs […]
Read MoreMacular Degeneration
Have you been diagnosed with macular degeneration? Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is an ocular disease caused by deterioration of the […]
Read MoreShould I See an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?
Your eye care team Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians are the three main professionals included on the ‘eye care team’. While each profession plays an important […]
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