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Fear of falling is a significant concern for many older adults, particularly those with low visionunder. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired understandably feel more anxious about tripping or stumbling over curbs. Sadly, this often leads to them staying home, fearing that a fall could result in serious injury.  What many don’t realize is […]

Low vision optical devices include a variety of devices, such as stand and hand-held magnifiers, strong magnifying reading glasses, loupes, and small telescopes. Because these devices can provide greatly increased magnification powers, prescription strengths, and higher-quality optics (i.e., the way the lens bends or refracts light), they differ from regular glasses and commercially available magnifiers. […]

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the most common of a large group of progressive retinal degenerations or dystrophies [i.e., degenerative disorders]. There is considerable overlap among the various types. It usually refers to a group of hereditary conditions involving one or several retina layers, causing progressive degeneration. What Causes Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited […]

Use the Clock Reference System Using the clock reference system is one way to tell what food is on your plate. Think of your plate as a clock face with 12:00 at the top (the edge farthest away) and 6:00 at the bottom (the closest edge). This reference system can also help you form a […]

The power of your eye to focus and see an image is dependent on several structures within the eye: Myopia or Near-Sightedness People with myopia, or near-sightedness, can see close-up objects clearly, but distant objects are blurred. Source: National Eye Institute Hyperopia or Far-Sightedness In contrast, people with hyperopia, or far-sightedness, can see distant objects […]