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    • OCTOBER 29, 2018
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    What you need to know about cone-rod dystrophy

    What you need to know about cone-rod dystrophy

    Cone-rod dystrophy is considered a rare inherited eye disorder that affects the retina and causes vision loss. The retina captures, or “sees”, images and converts them into electronic signals that are sent to the brain for translation and identification. The cells in the retina that are sensitive to light are called cones and rods. Cone-rodRead more
    • MAY 16, 2018
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    What is Ocular Albinism?

    You may be familiar with Albinism, a genetic condition that affects the skin and hair, making them extremely light colored or white. However, ocular albinism is a different type of the genetic mutation that affects the eyes. It creates low vision and that is why it is of special concern to us. We work withRead more
    • APRIL 15, 2019
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    Visionary: Michael Cush

    Visionary: Michael Cush

    Michael Cush has a vision, and it’s one shared by millions of low vision and blind individuals across the United States – to vastly increase the number of employers who understand that the vision impaired population can be gainfully employed and make significant contributions to the workforce. Cush is theSenior Director of Workforce Development forRead more
    • FEBRUARY 13, 2018
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    Visionary Christine Ha, The Blind Cook, Sits Down With The 20/20 Low Vision Blog

    On Season Three of MasterChef, judges Chef Gordon Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and Chef Graham Elliot determined that home cook Christine Ha was the very best of 30,000 contestants. They named her Winner of MasterChef 2012 and in the process, gave her a platform on which to advocate for the legally blind. A chef whoRead more