By DIANA PILKINGTON FOR THE DAILY MAIL Thousands of people over the age of 60 develop a macular hole in their eye, which can seriously damage sight. Michael Mears, 75, a retired builder from Winchester, underwent an innovative technique to treat it, as… read more →
By RHEALYN C. POJAS WHILE most of the people showered with more than enough light have complained with their daily hustle and bustle in life, students at Davao School & Rehabilitation for Visually Impaired (DSRVI), a… read more →
Cutting Edge Visionize uses virtual reality headsets to help people with low vision By TRACEY LIEN To get through a day’s work at the office, Kenyetta McCurdy-Byrd needs to pack an entire toolbox. There’s the bioptic… read more →
by: Jennifer Langston News and Information More Americans are using mobile devices and other technologies to track some aspect of their health at home, from diet and exercise to sleep patterns and bloodwork. Because people who… read more →
American Academy of Ophthalmology offers tips and adaptations to help older persons maintain independence by: PR NewsWire SAN FRANCISCO, — A significant obstacle for maintaining self-reliance for older people is low vision. A common condition… read more →
By Brady Dennis The Food and Drug Administration approved a device Thursday that it says can help blind people orient themselves by processing visual images using their tongues. The BrainPort V100, produced by Wisconsin-based Wicab … read more →
Leader Dog Will Offer Orientation and Mobility Services for Center for Sight & Hearing Clients. Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf-Blind with skills for a lifetime of independent… read more →
This is wonderful news. There is a need for low vision specialists for those that surgery can not help.- MDA CORONA, Calif., June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Giving people with low vision hope – and choices… read more →
In Virtual Reality, San Diego Scientist Sees Tool To Help The Visually Impaired By David Wagner Lately, entertainment companies of all stripes have been investing in virtual reality, hoping to immerse players within video games,… read more →
Machine vision system could help the visually impaired shop for food By Cherie Winner Device can follow a list and guide the shopper’s hand to pick up a wanted item You’re in the mood for… read more →