Educational

Solutions in Sight is a public education program of the Braille Institute whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and low vision. They provide hope and encouragement for the blind and visually impaired through educational, social and recreation programs and services. Volunteers, supporters and anyone interested in vision-related topics […]

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Eccentric Viewing by Dan Roberts September 2005 Reviewed by Jennifer Galbraith, O.D. For an audio version of this article, click here. Eccentric viewing is a technique used by people with central vision loss. Also called Preferred Retinal Loci (PRL), it is a method by which the person looks slightly away from the subject in order […]

Few kids are overjoyed at doing their math homework, but 10-year-old Mathew Hymel attacked his with enthusiasm last week.

The Charlie Norwood V-A Center is working to help others see the visually impaired in a new light. Paul Whitten, Director of the V-A Blind Rehabilitation Center, “Our philosophy here is when someone becomes visually impaired and comes thru our doors we actually embrace them and tell them now your apart of our family.”

Researcher states that healthy components of green tea could get into the eye tissue and acts as an antioxidant in the area. Green tea has been claimed to have some positive benefits, like fighting heart disease and cancer. This effect comes from the antioxidant content of catechins in it.

There are many causes of vision impairment, most associated with the ageing process. Some of these conditions include Cataracts, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. There is evidence to suggest that Bilberry, Lutein and Vitamin A can support the health of the eyes.

Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most diseases, treatment of glaucoma has evolved over the years, and knowing […]

According to the July 4, 2005 Food Navigator article, “High carb diet increases risk of cataract development in elderly women,” new research suggest the higher your carbohydrate intake, the great the risk (in older women) to develop cataracts. Scientists working for the Agricultural Research Service, the US government’s scientific agency, tracked 471 women aged between […]

Dr. Avani Patel talks to us at the OC Vision Symposium about living with low vision and suggests great tips to feel more independent.