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If you are new to blindness or low vision, you may feel overwhelmed and need additional support. Participation in a support group may facilitate your adjustment to vision loss. Support groups bring people together who share a similar life challenge. Members learn to cope and feel less isolated as they connect with others who can […]

Glaucoma is a chronic condition that must be monitored for life. With proper monitoring and compliance with treatment, glaucoma can be managed to minimize any limitations to your vision or lifestyle. Prostaglandin Analogs Prostaglandin analogs are the most widely prescribed eye drops. Prostaglandin is a naturally-occurring blood protein that can lower intraocular (within the eye) […]

You’ve heard the term “podcast” before, but do you know what it means? Of course! A little pod being cast about, right? Well, almost. What is a Podcast? A podcast is usually some audio presentation distributed or broadcast on the Internet. Strictly speaking, it is a serial audio presentation that you subscribe to with a […]

To understand this diagram of the eye, try to picture it as being split in two, like an apple that’s been cut in half. Imagine yourself looking into the eye from the cut side. The Cornea The cornea is a transparent dome-shaped tissue that forms the front part of your eye. It functions as a […]

What Is Retinopathy of Prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a retina disease that can occur in premature babies. The retina is the thin, light-sensitive tissue that lines the inside surface of the eye. Cells in the retina convert incoming light into electrical impulses. The optic nerve carries these electrical impulses to the brain, which […]