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Braille is a tactile reading system invented in France in the mid-1800s and named for its inventor, Louis Braille. Braille enables children who cannot read print to become literate and helps adults who lose the ability to read due to blindness or low vision to continue enjoying books, newspapers, and magazines. The braille alphabet is […]

My family wants to help me, but they’re doing too much! When deciding what kinds of help and support you need, it’s helpful to begin by listing the day-to-day difficulties you’re having. Make a note of which problems are—and are not—related to your vision changes: Be sure to include your family members and friends and […]

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 […]

By Mrinali Patel Gupta, M.D. Aniridia and the Iris The term aniridia is Greek for “without iris.” It is a congenital, bilateral (both eyes) condition characterized by the complete or partial absence of the iris. The iris is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil. The iris contains muscles that allow the pupil […]

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 […]