Author Archives: Pris Rogers

“Legal blindness” is a definition used by the United States government to determine eligibility for vocational training, rehabilitation, schooling, disability benefits, low vision devices, and tax exemption programs. It’s not a functional low-vision definition and doesn’t tell us much about what a person can and cannot see. Having low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, you […]

Various health conditions can impact our vision as we age, especially if we have blindness or low vision. This guide provides information on how specific conditions like arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia can affect our vision, along with practical tips for managing these changes.  Arthritis and Vision Loss  Impact on Vision:  Self-Care Tips:  Osteoporosis […]

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 (AMD). AMD is a gradual, progressive, painless deterioration of […]

Dry eye is a condition in which the tears do not sufficiently hydrate the cornea. The cornea is a transparent dome-shaped tissue that forms the front part of the eye. It functions as a window and allows light to enter the eye. What Are Tears? The tear film of the eye serves many purposes, including […]