Low Vision Articles

- DECEMBER 13, 2016
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Rehabilitating low vision with technology
In medicine’s ongoing efforts to enhance low vision, technology plays an essential role. Some of the advances seem like the stuff of flying cars and cities in the sky but they are not - they are very real and in our hands today. Implantable micro lenses and telescopic lenses are incredibly important to the restorationRead more
- APRIL 25, 2019
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Ravens Read NFL Draft Pick in Braille
It's encouraging to see another professional sport’s franchise from our home town (Baltimore) take the lead and raise awareness for the visually impaired. Kudos to the Baltimore Ravens for scoring a huge touchdown with Mo Gaba who will read the fourth round pick in braille at the 2019 NFL Draft. Way to go Baltimore Ravens forRead more
- DECEMBER 22, 2018
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Preventing blindness in those with retinal degeneration
Some important news was reported in Science Daily earlier this year, news of great importance and potential to those suffering with retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that slowly steals vision and leads to blindness. More than two million people around the world live with the inherited disease that has no cure. Science Daily reported on aRead more
- JUNE 13, 2019
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Pooling Our Resources: Tips for Swimming Blind
By Holly Bonner An instant solution for beating the summer heat is to take a relaxing dip in the pool, but strangely enough many people often wonder if the blind and visually impaired community can participate in different water activities. Swimming is an excellent sport for individuals with vision loss because it can be enjoyedRead more