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A Guide to Living with Glaucoma

Distant view of a city. Example of vision with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which result in damage to the optic nerve and vision loss.

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 […]

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Employment Connections: AbilityOne Employment

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 […]

Suggestions for Maintaining Face-Down Positioning After Macular Hole Surgery

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 […]

Physical Education and Sports for Students with Blindness or Low Vision

A girl wearing eye shades, knee pads ready to throw a goalball near the net.

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 […]