Farewell
As of December 1, 2024, this website will no longer be available. For personal reasons, I have decided to discontinue my work here. Thank you to al those who have…
How do Those with Macular Degeneration See?
Various visual aids, assistive technologies, and adaptive techniques are used to help individuals with macular degeneration. Magnifying lenses, electronic magnifiers, screen reading software, and eccentric viewing are used to assist…
What are Low Vision Therapy Exercises?
Low vision therapy exercises are specialized training exercises crafted to assist visually impaired individuals in utilizing their remaining vision effectively, with or without devices. These exercises aim to optimize the…
Sports for the Visually Impaired: Adaptive sports
Adaptive sports and activities refer to sports and recreational activities that are modified or adapted to accommodate individuals with disabilities, including those with visual impairments. These modifications can range from…
Does Vision Impairment Affect Memory?
Low vision can make it harder for a visually impaired person to encode (learn) and recall visual memories because the visual information is not available. This can lead to difficulty…
Enhancing Workplace Inclusivity for Visually Impaired Employees
Individuals with visual impairments possess a diverse array of skills suited to numerous professions. By integrating assistive features into workplace technologies, organizations empower employees with low vision to excel in…
What are the Types of Vision Loss?
Blur, loss of contrast sensitivity, light sensitivity, glare, visual field loss, distortion, nystagmus, color vision anomalies, and double vision are types of vision loss. Each of these disorders can cause…
Pretending Not to be Visually Impaired: Passing with a Disability
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…
Why Those with Low Vision Have a Problem with Facial Recognition
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…
Vision Loss and Visual Disturbances: Phenomena that May be Experienced by those with Low Vision
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…