Low Vision Blog

Starting at a very young age, people begin to think about what they want to do and who they want to be when they grow up. Once they experience different aspects of life and pursue varying avenues of education, these expectations may change. People may face challenges and obstacles while striving to achieve their goals […]

Did you know there are 57,983 registered legally blind school-age children in the United States? This number is expected to continue to grow substantially. For these school-aged children and young adults pursuing a college degree, access to printed and digital materials is essential for their educational success. Vispero’s focus has always been on developing products […]

Join us on Wednesday, October 19 at Noon Eastern Time for a live webinar on how to get the most from the new Amigo 8 by Enhanced Vision. In this step-by-step webinar we will teach you how to set up and customize your Amigo to get the most out of the new features. What We’ll […]

Join us on Thursday, September 8 at noon ET to learn all about the new and improved Amigo! This redesigned classic not only has an increased screen size and new unique contrast features, but the new Amigo has a total of 13 upgrades and improved features. This is another presentation you won’t want to miss! […]

August is child eye health month and the perfect time to schedule your child’s annual eye exam before starting the new school year. Annual eye exams by an optometrist can help detect eye conditions that children are born with or that develop young that can be treated or corrected if caught early. Common Childhood Eye […]

This week we are celebrating International Assistance Dog Week honoring “all the devoted, loving, and hardworking assistance dogs.” More than half of US households have a dog as a pet that is a friendly companion, cozy cuddler, and walking partner. However, around 5% of people who are blind have a dog with a job. Service […]

The most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40 is cataracts. They are also the principal cause of blindness in the world. Fifty percent of all Americans will develop cataracts by the age of 80. What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens and […]

Help us shine the light on the need for digital accessibility! May twentieth marks the 10th Global Accessibility Awareness Day which brings attention to the need for digital access and inclusion for more than one billion people with disabilities or impairments. “Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other […]

Do you use our low vision hardware products? If so, we need your help! We want to make changes that ensure a hassle-free experience for you when using our products. Please take our three-minute survey to tell us what is most important to you. In appreciation of your feedback, you will be entered to win […]

Join Us for a Webinar on the Acrobat HD ultra Do you need a compact, versatile desktop video magnifier with multiple viewing modes? Join us Thursday, May 13 at noon Eastern Time for a webinar on the Acrobat HD ultra. What Is the Acrobat HD Ultra? Acrobat HD ultra is a desktop magnifier with a […]