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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness, especially among older adults. It often develops slowly and without warning, earning its nickname: the “sneak thief of sight.” This guide is here to help you understand glaucoma in plain language, navigate your diagnosis, and take steps to protect your vision and quality […]

By Joy R. Efron, Ed.D. [Editor’s note: Joy R. Efron, Ed. D shares personal, in-depth suggestions for making the possible face-down positioning period of recovery more comfortable. Your doctor will advise you about the need to lie face down post-surgery. For example, macular holes differ in size, affecting the treatment strategy; face-down positioning may not […]

Many students with blindness or low vision are uncomfortable in gym classes because most activities require eye-hand coordination, quick visual responses, and coordinated eye-motor skills. Additionally, physical education teachers may overlook blind/low-vision students’ sports participation. They are often relegated to scorekeeping or timekeeping roles. Likewise, they may not have opportunities to play with their classmates […]

Writing is a fundamental skill for academic success and personal expression. For children who are blind or have low vision, various tools provide access to print or electronic information. If your child uses a computer, they may be able to write using a typical word-processing program and use a screen-reading program, refreshable braille, or a […]