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 encompass a range…
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 of…
Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with floppy lid syndrome, glaucoma, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, retinal vascular occlusion, central serous retinopathy, papilledema, and exacerbation of diabetic retinopathy.Obstructive sleep apnea…
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…
When it comes to therapy for the visually impaired, factors such as fear, anxiety, depression, and the concept of secondary gain often play significant roles in resistance. Rehabilitation therapy empowers…
Individuals diagnosed with mild to intermediate macular degeneration might benefit from genetic testing to assess their risk of progressing to the more severe and vision-threatening advanced form of the condition.…
Resveratrol and Eye Disease Resveratrol, the naturally occurring plant compound in red wine often lauded for its health benefits, is believed to play a role in the potential prevention of…
Refusing low vision aids most commonly involves the psycho-social hurdles of denial, depression, resistance to change, self image, failure of previous experiences, and cost. To truly empower ourselves, we must…
Adjusting to vision loss is a transformative process that revolves around embracing abilities rather than disabilities. This step-wise approach encompasses vital aspects such as stress reduction, cultivating a positive attitude,…
Eyestrain and headaches can be complex, arising from a blend of visual, physical, and mental stresses rather than a singular cause. For individuals with visual impairments, the experience differs due…