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
Bari Azman and Sam from The Blind Life had a rare opportunity to meet up in New York City for a day of action packed sightseeing. This was Sam’s first visit to the Big Apple and there was only a short window of time in which to see all the sights. From Sam’s first NewRead more
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
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