Eye Health: Anatomy of the Eye

Model of an eye

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 […]

Enjoying Theater and Film

Theater with empty seats

Audio Described Theater Performances A number of theaters offer Audio Described Performances, during which patrons can obtain stereo headsets to hear verbal descriptions of stage activities. These are often available for operas, plays, concerts, and political events. Call ahead to see if this is service is available at your theater and performance. Due to the […]

Enjoying Television

Multi-generational family gathers for a television show

One of the most common challenges people report after experiencing blindness/ low vision is watching television. They often report an inability to see the actors’ faces, printed text on the screen, or the television menus and accompanying channel guide. Television viewing has changed dramatically in recent years, and the number of ways to approach these […]

Streaming Media – Television on the Internet

Person using an ipad to choose a streaming show

Television viewing has changed dramatically in the last several years. The traditional “tube” that sat in a common area of the home with a rabbit-ear antenna or a cable connection has given way to a wide variety of hardware and software options that provide television content, like serial TV shows and movies, without the need […]

Learn to Use Your Remaining Senses

stacked blocks with text: Touch, Sight, Hearing, Smell, Taste

Losing Your Vision Doesn’t Have to Mean Losing Your Confidence Throughout your life, your vision has likely been your primary sense. Some researchers estimate that the sense of sight provides approximately 80% of all the information we receive about the world. You’ve probably been using your vision unconsciously, for the most part, to double-check the […]