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Teaching Environments for a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) Who is Blind/ Low Vision

Posted on April 4, 2023 - 12:20 am by Alexis Read

Table with six stations for a group lesson, each with a raised cookie sheet, butter knife, and a filled paper cup. Celery and peanut butter are at the center of the table.

Editor’s note: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Appreciation Week is observed annually over Anne Sullivan’s birthday, April 14th. Are you interested in learning more about vision rehabilitation therapy (VRT) as a possible career? Visit Get Learning – AER (aerbvi.org) to read about the roles and responsibilities and Directory of University Professional Programs in the U.S. and Canada […]

Albinism in the Media

Posted on February 22, 2023 - 10:08 am by Addie Tighe

Person with albinism (fair skin, blonde hair, and glasses) sits on a chair and holds a paper.

Popular media like TV shows, books, and movies rely heavily on stereotypes when creating characters. Not all stereotypes are harmful, like the “dumb blonde” stereotype. While this stereotype was very popular a few years back, I don’t think the lives of blondes were affected. There are enough intelligent blondes in the world that there isn’t […]

Diabetes Education: An Important Topic for Low Vision Awareness Month

Posted on February 21, 2023 - 9:20 am by admin

Set your sight on Healthy Vision if you have diabetes. image of man wearing broadbrimmed hat. www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of blindness and low vision in adults aged 20-65. Retinopathy is a term that describes damage to the retina of the eye. Diabetic retinopathy is the result of high blood sugar due to diabetes. Some of the symptoms of this condition are: Managing Diabetes People with diabetes need to […]

Bioptic Driving — What Is It? Could it Work for You?

Posted on February 9, 2023 - 7:21 am by Pris Rogers

Are you someone with low vision and wondering if driving with bioptic lenses is possible? Discuss your eligibility with your eyecare professional and state driver’s license agency. If you are eligible, driving with low vision and bioptics is your decision. Continue reading for more information and learn more during The Basics of Bioptics and Bioptic […]

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