Macular Hole: What is it?

Photo of macular hole

The macula is the central part of the retina, a thin membrane that lines the back wall of the eye. The macula is responsible for your distance, color, and reading vision. The very central part of the macula is called the fovea, which is the location responsible for detailed vision. This is the region that is affected by macular […]

Lesson 19: Information Access Skills for Students with Vision Loss

Key Considerations As a student who is blind or low vision, one of the most important skills you can develop before you begin college or career school is the ability to locate and access required course information in alternative formats using access skills and assistive technology. If you needed to order your literature textbook in […]

Activities and Ways to play with your child with blindness

A little girl sitting against the couch playing with kitchen and household items hanging from a play frame. 

All babies go through a sequence of learning to play. The first thing an infant usually does with a toy is bring it to their mouth—they have already had the pleasure of sucking on a nipple and getting milk from it, so maybe the toy will taste good too! While sighted babies frequently continue to […]

Lesson 10: Ask a College Graduate with Vision Loss for Advice

Key Considerations As you work towards deciding if attending college or career school is a good decision for you, you may have some questions a graduate could answer. Often times when big decisions need to be made, it is helpful to talk with someone who made the decision you are considering. If there is something […]