Individuals with vision impairment often adopt behaviors and tactics to hide their disability, striving to blend in and appear "normal." This is facilitated by the fact that vision impairment is…
Individuals coping with low vision face challenges in visual acuity and stable fixation, making facial recognition particularly difficult. This crucial skill relies on the ability to perceive detail and maintain…
The two studies differed by the amount of zinc in each formula and the substitution of lutein and zeaxanthin for beta-carotene in the AREDS2. The outcome of the 2 studies…
Discover the power of Vitamins C and E as antioxidants for your aging eyes. As we age, our eyes undergo the effects of normal metabolism and UV radiation exposure. Fortunately,…
Photopsia, hallucinations like those in Charles Bonnet Syndrome, double vision, distortions, and halos and starburst patterns around lights are phenomena that individuals with low vision may experience. This comprehensive guide…
Researchers have studied Mirtogenol®, Ginkgo biloba, marijuana, baicalein, and forskolin for their anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, or eye pressure lowering effects, as natural glaucoma treatment alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. Glaucoma is…
Astaxanthin is potentially the most powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory for the prevention and treatment of eye disease. What are the health benefits of taking astaxanthin? Astaxanthin is a nutrient of…
Contact lenses are used for those with low vision when there is: High refractive error (otherwise, a thick eyeglass prescription), therapeutic reasons: such as sensitivity to light and glare, and…
Vision loss has profound effects on various aspects of life, influencing independence, self-perception, relationships, communication, economic status, expectations, and goals. Tasks that were once effortless now become challenging and time-consuming.…
When it comes to eye health, researchers have found a link between caffeine and its impact on vision. Caffeine's ability to block adenosine receptors in both the brain and retinal…