October, 2018 | Low Vision Specialists

- OCTOBER 15, 2018
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FDA Approves First Artificial Iris
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world’s first artificial iris, a breakthrough development for those suffering with severe vision loss. The iris is the colored part of the eye that surrounds the central pupil. The iris plays an important role in the function of the eye. It controls the diameter andRead more
- OCTOBER 30, 2018
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Beware of costume contacts
Halloween is a great holiday for children and adults. It’s fun to dress up in fantastic costumes and transform into any number of creatures and characters. Make-up can transform one’s face, but leave the eyes alone. Although there are many costume contacts on the market today, they come with their own dangers, including eye infectionsRead more
- OCTOBER 8, 2018
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4 Important Facts About Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Juvenile macular degeneration is a group of rare inherited eye disorders that cause central vision loss in children and young adults. The most common form of the disorder is Stargardt disease. Other forms include Best’s disease and juvenile retinoschisis. There is no treatment and no cure for these diseases and they result in legal blindness.Read more

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