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    • JANUARY 26, 2018
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    Stargardt’s Disease

    Stargardt’s Disease is a rare inherited retina disorder that strikes in childhood and adolescence, stealing vision. Also called juvenile macular degeneration, the disease causes progressive damage to the center of the retina that provides central vision. We work with many people who have Stargardt’s Disease, including Bryan and Bradford Manning, two visionaries who are theRead more
    • SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
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    September is Healthy Eye Aging Month

    September is Healthy Eye Aging Month

    By Holly Bonner September has been deemed “Healthy Aging Month” but the American Academy of Ophthalmology. According to the National Eye Institute, older adults are at higher risk for certain eye diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, dry eye, and low vision. Like any other organ in your body,Read more
    • FEBRUARY 4, 2021
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    Seeing Clearly for the First Time: My Experience at Low Vision Specialists of Maryland & Virginia

    Seeing Clearly for the First Time: My Experience at Low Vision Specialists of Maryland & Virginia

    Before my freshmen year of high school, I had never even heard the term “low vision” before. That all changed when I started an advanced math class and needed accommodations in order to see the instruction. I had mostly gone through life going to a regular eye doctor once a year and wearing glasses. ThingsRead more
    • SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
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    Rice Krispies Treats Takes a Real Step Toward Inclusivity

    Rice Krispies Treats Takes a Real Step Toward Inclusivity

    Kids with visual impairments can get loving messages with their snacks through Braille stickers and audio boxes. Kellogg’s is increasing accessibility to the full joys of Rice Krispies Treats for children with visual impairments. Continue reading full story.Read more