Low Vision Blog

Introducing Merlin Mini We’re excited to introduce Merlin Mini, a fully portable battery-operated electronic magnifier providing the same benefits of a full-size CCTV. Easily read small size print, enjoy hobbies, view images at any distance, and use as a magnifying mirror to see yourself. When you’re done, Merlin Mini folds down to the size of a laptop […]

Nystagmus is an uncontrolled and involuntary movement of the eyes. The eyes may appear to wobble or shake. It is caused by a disturbance in the visual system that connects the eyes to those parts of the brain that analyze vision. There are two main types of nystagmus, congenital nystagmus develops in early childhood and […]

US Update: June 4, 2020 As the country slowly starts to ease restrictions, we know it is important to provide customers and partners with a transparent update on how we are responding. Ensuring the safety of our employees and their families is our top priority, which in turn protects our customers. We are committed to providing […]

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can have detrimental effects on our daily vision as well as our everyday health. First, let’s define CVS. CVS is the result of someone spending hours looking at a digital screen whether it is a computer, cell phone, eBook reader, or iPad. It is too much constant near vision and not […]

Patients can perform their own clinical trial search, evaluate to see if they meet the preliminary requirements and then reach out to the study team through the contact information that’s listed at the international clinical trial database, www.ClinicalTrials.gov. Here are some tips on how to best match your condition and interest with the research that’s […]

There are many factors that contribute to the risk of falls, but vision problems are one of the main contributors. According to the report, Guidelines for Optometrists to Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults, there are predictable risk factors that include, increasing age, being female, gait or imbalance impairment, chronic health conditions like Parkinson’s, diabetes […]

When a person is diagnosed with an illness or a condition, some people like to know what research is being done that may help to improve their symptoms or to treat their disease.  However not all studies are ones that actually provide a medication or therapy.  Some clinical trials are performed to purely to gain […]

Some people mistakenly believe that because a clinical trial is listed at the National Institute of Health’s sponsored website, www.ClinicalTrials.gov that the study is approved by the United States government.  Deciding to participate in a clinical trial requires some knowledge and understanding of how clinical trials work.   Who Is Sponsoring the Clinical Trial It […]

If you have macular degeneration or low vision, have you considered joining a support group?  Support groups for those with macular degeneration or low vision can be found in your local area or you may find that the most convenient place for support and answers to your questions is online.  Why belong to a support […]

A new clinical trial for those with dry age-related macular degeneration, called To Evaluate the Natural Progression of Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), is currently recruiting 350 participants in eventually 28 study locations in the United States and Europe.  Sponsored by Gyroscope Therapeutics, the study is seeking “to evaluate the natural progression of anatomical and […]