tsusnick, Author at ConnectCenter

Best’s Disease

A rare, inherited condition that affects the macula, the area in the middle of the retina, can cause blurred or distorted vision or a loss of central vision. Best’s Disease, also known as Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, may affect both eyes. The disease’s effects on sight vary and may not become severe for many years, if ever. […]

Aphakia

Absence of the lens of the eye. Aphakia is usually associated with the surgical removal of a cataract but may also result from a wound or other cause. Without the lens, the eye cannot adjust its focus to see at different distances. Contact lenses or eyeglasses are used to correct the vision of someone with […]

Anopthalmia

A rare condition in which one or both eyes do not form during pregnancy. When both eyes are affected, blindness results. There is no cure for anophthalmia. Prosthetic eyes can promote proper growth of the eye sockets and development of facial bones and also serve cosmetic purposes. Find more information on Microphthalmia here. Suggested resource: Anophthalmia and […]

Eye Conditions Associated with Blindness A-B

Careers, Connections, & Canines: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Experience with Guide Dogs

Webinar flyer featuring a guide dog and handler walking together, titled 'Careers, Connections, & Canines: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Experience with Guide Dogs,' scheduled for 2/12/25 at 7:00–7:30 PM (ET), Jane Flower and the ConnectCenter for Job Seekers and Employers.

Picture this: a week filled with career empowerment, hands-on experiences, and wagging tails!  Join us for the Careers & Canine Connections 2025 Info Session, where you’ll discover how guide dogs can transform lives, while exploring career possibilities, and building lifelong connections. This one-of-a-kind collaboration between Guide Dogs for the Blind and APH CareerConnect offers a […]