‘Virtual vision’ system is a boost for blind independence New iBeacon guidance technology could revolutionize indoor navigation for the visually impaired. A pilot project is currently underway at the CNIB’s headquarters in north Toronto. by:… read more →
App helps visually impaired connect By Jasmine Faronbi, The Shorthorn staff Colorful conversations are the game plan for an app for the visually impaired developed by a group of research assistants. The group will launch… read more →
This article contains information about research and studies and the outcomes. The American Society of Retina Specialists meeting in Vienna included the latest clinical research on retinal diseases. Leading ophthalmologists gathered to discuss the surgical… read more →
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 →