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    • JANUARY 10, 2017
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    The Future is Bright for the Treatment of Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is a complicated eye disease that damages the optic nerve and leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, it is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. It’s estimated that more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know it. Everyone isRead more
    • DECEMBER 14, 2016
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    Southwest Airlines Low Vision Accessible Services

      Southwest Airlines offers assistance to passengers who are blind or have low vision. At your request, Southwest Airlines will be happy to assist Customers who are blind or have low vision with flight connections, with identifying Inflight snacks, etc. Upon arrival at the airport, please inform a Southwest Airlines Agent or Skycap at your first

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    • DECEMBER 28, 2017
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    Some Things About Tech Were Good in 2017. No, Really.

    An estimated 10 million Americans are blind or visually impaired, and until recently, tech companies did not have much to offer them. But that’s changing, thanks to start-ups like eSight and Aira, two companies that are taking advantage of recent advances in mobile and imaging technology to help visually impaired people navigate the world. ContinueRead more
    • DECEMBER 19, 2016
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    Safety in the dark and cold depends upon great lighting.

    Winter brings ice, snow and long periods of darkness that pose significant hazards to those living with low vision. Icy patches and uneven walking surfaces make for treacherous walking and create more than ample opportunity to trip, slip and fall. Short winter days require longer use of artificial lighting and the shadows they cast canRead more