Low Vision Blog

New assistive technology can help the visually impaired read and write again, and even enjoy illustrious art with the aid of a CCTV (desktop magnifier). However, what if you wanted to actually go to an art museum? It wouldn’t be feasible to lug a large CCTV out of the house; Going to an art museum […]

As we climb the years, our eyesight just isn’t what it used to be and some of us experience vision loss faster than others. It’s a rough time when our elders can no longer drive, and increasingly begin to rely on others. July is Senior Independence Month, and although age-related vision loss can create many […]

Our eyes are complicated, and extensive international research unveils constant new facts and information that’ll help us all preserve our vision and protect our eyes from diseases like Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. Several other health conditions could possibly factor into our vision, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and it’s important to know how […]

The study of polarized light, and the different ways we perceive light, is currently providing researchers with new information that could help with the treatment and detection of low vision diseases such as Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma. This newly discovered data also highlights some interesting correlations between our vision and the vision of certain animals, […]

Take a step back in time, when low vision accessibility was in it’s infancy. Almost 40 years ago, in the late 70s, a small group of folks in northern Indiana took up the no small task of creating audio recordings of popular print, such as newspapers and magazines. This was one of the first times […]

Discover this year’s recipient of the 11th Annual Network Library of the year Award, a special recognition by the National Library Service, which recognizes institutions synonymous with blind and low vision accessibility. Did you know that in Michigan alone, there are over 228,000 people living with low vision and/or blindness? This means there is a […]

Better treatment for low vision diseases like Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration will be made possible through extensive research funded by grants awarded to Elizabeth Vargas, assistant professor of biological engineering at Utah State University. Her team will be developing models of retinal disease, leading to a better understanding of how low vision begins and how […]

Romania’s public transit system gets a massive upgrade, providing safer travel for visually impaired commuters. Five hundred high-tech Bluetooth beacons have been installed in buses throughout the city of Bucharest. Passengers will now receive notifications on their phone when an approaching bus is close. There’s also options to be alerted when more than one bus […]

The Albany Blind and Low Vision Support Group of Georgia, established by Debbie McDonald in 2011. As a community advocate for the visually impaired, Debbie started this group to provide a support system for those suffering with low vision in southwest Georgia. She encourages the support of family and friends, which she believes partly explains […]

Make your eyes a priority! Just like we schedule yearly physicals, annual eye exams are just as important. In addition to a healthy diet and plenty of exercise, regular eye exams are a great way to make sure your eyes are steady; and it’s also the best way to detect and treat eye diseases before […]