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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 […]

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 increasing popularity of audio […]

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 […]

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 […]

What Causes AZOOR? The cause of AZOOR is unknown, although it is thought to be related to an auto-immune process whereby the individual’s immune system damages the outer or peripheral retinal cells. Further studies are needed, however, to clarify the mechanisms of this disease. What Are the Symptoms of AZOOR? Patients may notice a sudden […]