Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) gradually affects central vision in one or both eyes while leaving peripheral vision (on the sides) intact. This peripheral vision – encompassing everything you ...

A low-vision therapy program that includes a home visit, counseling, assistive devices such as magnifiers and assignments to practice using them appears to significantly improve vision in veterans ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children had better near and distance visual acuity than adults before receiving visual aids. Optical aids were ...

Patients with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) with geographic atrophy should use low vision aids. Low vision rehabilitation programs and low vision aids are recommended for patients who have ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Occupational therapist Amanda Whipple was the first person in Wisconsin to be certified in Low Vision Rehabilitation. She is now one of five statewide, but that is still a small ...

First developed in 1983, the Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) Department offers four master’s degrees and certificate programs in Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR), Orientation and Mobility (O&M) ...

Saffie Sandford was born with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis and "missed out on a lot" due to difficulties seeing in any ...

Our outpatient rehabilitation program helps children and adults with vision impairment due to eye diseases, conditions, or brain injuries. Using optometry and occupational therapy, we focus on ...

These programs prepare professionals in rehabilitation, eye care, education and other related professions, to work more effectively in clinical rehabilitation and educational settings with people who ...

Utah Opera’s Blind and Visually Impaired Night includes the opportunity for guests to handle props up close. Intricate, colorful costumes and elaborate sets enliven the dramatic storylines of operas ...