Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness, especially among older adults. It often develops slowly and without warning, earning its nickname: the “sneak thief of sight.” This guide is here to help you understand glaucoma in plain language, navigate your diagnosis, and take steps to protect your vision and quality […]
Join APH CareerConnect for our highly acclaimed Employment Connections. We will be focusing on the AbilityOne employment options for workers who are blind or low vision. Our presenters will provide a historical overview of the AbilityOne program. Then we will hear from two employees of the AbilityOne program. This webinar series is designed for young […]
By Joy R. Efron, Ed.D. [Editor’s note: Joy R. Efron, Ed. D shares personal, in-depth suggestions for making the possible face-down positioning period of recovery more comfortable. Your doctor will advise you about the need to lie face down post-surgery. For example, macular holes differ in size, affecting the treatment strategy; face-down positioning may not […]
Many students with blindness or low vision are uncomfortable in gym classes because most activities require eye-hand coordination, quick visual responses, and coordinated eye-motor skills. Additionally, physical education teachers may overlook blind/low-vision students’ sports participation. They are often relegated to scorekeeping or timekeeping roles. Likewise, they may not have opportunities to play with their classmates […]