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...
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How Vision Loss Affects the Social, Emotional, and Practical Aspects of Life
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...
How Caffeine Affects Eye Disease and Causes Visual Disturbances
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 tissue plays a...
Low vision services offer a multi-disciplinary approach to assist individuals with subnormal vision in accepting, adjusting, and adapting to maintain independence and quality of life. These services...
Coping with Low Vision: Understanding the Link to Depression and Anxiety
Studies have revealed a significant correlation between disabilities, such as vision loss, and the experience of depression and anxiety. Among the various disabilities, vision loss stands out as one...
Your risk for AMD increases with age, but it is not inevitable or blinding. It is not curable, but can be prevented. Life is not over with a diagnosis of AMD, there are some treatments...