Visually Impaired | Low Vision Specialists

- JANUARY 28, 2019
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Winter Sports Eye Safety
Remembering to protect your eyes while participating in winter sports is very important. The proper eyewear can protect the eyes from sun damage as well as objects that might scratch or damage the eye. If you, a friend, or family member enjoy winter sports, here is what you need to know about winter sports eyeRead more
- OCTOBER 22, 2018
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What’s the difference between wet and dry age-related macular degeneration?
Even though there is no cure, it’s important to know about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) because it affects more than 1.8 million Americans and is the leading cause of vision loss in the U.S. The disease affects more people than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Vision loss caused by the disease is not noticed until theRead more
- OCTOBER 29, 2018
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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
- APRIL 15, 2019
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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