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...
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 were statistically the...
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, these two essential...
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...
After your routine eye exam, you might be advised to see an ophthalmologist, a specialized eye care surgeon. But how do you find the right one? While online reviews can be helpful, there's more to...
