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 […]
Are you experiencing blurring or a blind spot in the center of your vision? Are you seeing blurry areas on a printed page? Do some straight lines appear wavy? Are there dark spaces or areas in the center of your vision? It might be age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a gradual, progressive, […]
Description: Video opens with a screen that says: “Low Vision–Vision Loss that cannot be corrected and interferes with activities. VA less than 20/40, scotoma, field loss, or contrast sensitivity loss.” Screen shot of David W. Parke, MD., CEO, American Academy of Ophthalmology speaking as follows: David W. Parke, MD: “One of the things that we […]
What Is Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin translucent tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the outer surface of the sclera, a tough white outer coating, or wall, of fibrous tissue that covers the entire eyeball except for the cornea. Conjunctivitis is usually associated with redness […]
About Color Although many people with low vision can also experience decreased color perception, it is still possible to use color to enhance independence, safety, and accessibility. Keep the following color principles in mind as you evaluate your home: Also, keep in mind that distinguishing colors within each of the following groups may be more […]