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With any visual impairment, safety can be compromised and individuals can be at a higher risk for a fall. It is important for individuals with visual impairments to use their remaining vision efficiently by quickly scanning for obstacles in the environment when walking around their homes or in the community. Individuals with vision loss need […]

What Is a Stroke? A stroke is an episode of decreased blood flow to the brain’s tissues. This decreased blood flow can be caused by a blockage in a blood vessel (an ischemic stroke) or damage to a blood vessel that causes bleeding from the blood vessel and prevents the area supplied by that vessel […]

What Is Albinism? Albinism represents a group of conditions characterized by a defect in the production of the pigment melanin, normally found in skin, eyes, and hair. Any one of many genes responsible for melanin production can lead to albinism. There are two major types of albinism: Oculocutaneous Albinism Ocular Albinism How Does Albinism Affect […]

If you have low vision, improving the lighting in your home is the key to making everyday tasks easier, and reading is no exception. It’s important to find the proper lighting to help you read most effectively, even with the best magnification. Keep in mind that depending on your eye condition, lighting can also cause […]

In the case of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, independence can be thought of as the ability to perform and engage in activities that foster quality of life for as long as possible. You as a family member play a vital role in this goal, but you need to be able to recognize limitations and declining […]