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Hay muchas enfermedades oculares que causan pérdida de visión reversible e irreversible. Entre ellas, las cuatro principales son la degeneración macular asociada a la edad, el glaucoma, las cataratas y la retinopatía diabética. Según Prevent Blindness America, un grupo de voluntarios dedicado a luchar contra la ceguera y salvar la vista, se prevé que el […]

¿Qué es un accidente cerebrovascular? Un accidente cerebrovascular consiste en la disminución del flujo sanguíneo a los tejidos cerebrales. Esta disminución del flujo sanguíneo puede deberse a la obstrucción de un vaso sanguíneo (accidente cardiovascular isquémico) o a la lesión de un vaso sanguíneo que provoca una hemorragia e impide que la zona irrigada por […]

What Is Albinism? Albinism represents a group of conditions characterized by a defect in the production of the pigment melanin, normally found in skin, eyes, and hair. Any one of many genes responsible for melanin production can lead to albinism. There are two major types of albinism: Oculocutaneous Albinism Ocular Albinism How Does Albinism Affect […]

In the case of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, independence can be thought of as the ability to perform and engage in activities that foster quality of life for as long as possible. You as a family member play a vital role in this goal, but you need to be able to recognize limitations and declining […]

Tu conexión con los recursos sobre ceguera y baja visión Explore hundreds of expert-curated articles, tools, and guides. Buscadores de empleo y Empresarios Recursos para las familias Adultos con pérdida de visión reciente FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides FamilyConnect’s Getting Started Guides provide resources to support families raising children with visual impairments. They offer tips on […]