Low Vision Blog

As reported by Medical News Today, UC Irvine scientists have created an eight-layer, early stage retina from human embryonic stem cells, the first three-dimensional tissue structure to be made from stem cells. It also marks the first step toward the development of transplant-ready retinas to treat eye disorders such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration […]

New equipment helps vision impaired Daniel Giles/TimesDaily Library Director Teresa Newton demonstrates the new Merlin reader that was purchased by the Lawrenceburg Lions Club to help vision-impaired residents. When Stanley Wilson heard the Lions Club District Governor stress the importance of the club being known for its community work he knew exactly what to do. […]

A few years back the government funded a clinical study of two drugs — one very expensive and the other not so much — to treat a leading cause of blindness. But the problems along the way should give everyone pause about how hard it will really be to figure out which medicines and treatments are better values, the idea behind so-called comparative effectiveness research.

The Historical Society of Berks County’s Palmer Gallery has a new exhibit, The Mannerbacks: Reading’s Master Silversmiths, 1785 to 1840 running from May 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. The exhibit will explore the works of three generations of silversmiths in Reading with a focus on the nature motifs found in their works. In order […]

Low vision makes life’s common activities like reading the newspaper, viewing a web site, or even reading the doctor’s instructions a challenge. Enhanced Vision, a leading manufacturer of low vision products designed specifically for people who have macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or other low vision conditions, has launched a new web site that focuses on social media integration, usability and accessibility.

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What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract can occur in either […]

Vision Rehabilitation is the Key At the center of an active, independent life with low vision is vision rehabilitation. Fortunately, the U.S. government has recognized the importance of such rehabilitation to a growing percentage of the population and Medicare now covers many aspects of vision rehabilitation.