Ophthalmologists at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School together uncovered information showing that removing excess zinc from the diet helps protect the optic nerve. It also encourages regeneration. The researchers plan to continue their research to determine whether this information can lead to future glaucoma treatments. The ophthalmologists from these two institutions spent… Continue reading Excess Zinc May be Detrimental to Eye Health
Author: Lynda McCullough
Benefits of yoga for people with vision impairments
If you have low vision, you may experience neck pain from straining to see or muscle tension from walking cautiously or feeling the anxiety associated with fear of colliding with an object in your path. In addition, you may experience falls because of difficulty seeing or because diminished vision affects the vestibular system’s role… Continue reading Benefits of yoga for people with vision impairments
Dogs with Retinal Disease Help Researchers Find Effective Treatments
Researchers make dozens of canine models for studying retinal therapies, which contribute to the advancement of therapies for inherited retinal diseases…
4 Helpful Tips to Cope with Vision Loss
Some professionals have compared initial reactions to vision loss to the “stages of grief,” defined by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, after the loss of a loved one—taking the person from denial to anger and depression, and finally, to acceptance. Navigating the various stages successfully begins with understanding how they affect you and those around you. With… Continue reading 4 Helpful Tips to Cope with Vision Loss
Need sighted help? Get it on demand with these apps!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Have you ever been out and about on your own only to find you need to read a sign or a note, or locate an object? If you carry a smartphone, you can get immediate help without waiting for someone to walk by. There are three mobile apps that connect you with live sighted… Continue reading Need sighted help? Get it on demand with these apps!
Accessible Devices to Help You Stay Fit
If you need a little motivation for staying fit, you may want to consider using a device or an app that records your activity. Many of these are accessible to people with vision impairments, and some people find them fun and inspiring! See below for a list of devices that you can use to stay… Continue reading Accessible Devices to Help You Stay Fit
New Documentary on Vision Available on PBS
Sight: The Story of Vision, is a documentary on scientific, medical, technological, and human aspects of vision that premiered in October 2016 and is now available online at PBS.org. The film, narrated by Sir Elton John, tells the story of how people discovered how eyes work as well as how to improve or restore sight.… Continue reading New Documentary on Vision Available on PBS
Orcam Wearable Device Reads Documents and Faces
Ensight’s Fort Collins support group recently met with Bob Machacek of AKB Visions about a helpful new assistive technology device called Orcam. Orcam is a wearable device with a smart camera designed to assist people who are visually impaired. Bob demonstrated how to use the small camera mounted on a pair of glasses along with… Continue reading Orcam Wearable Device Reads Documents and Faces
iPads and iPhones Can Replace Assistive Technology Devices
If you have experienced vision loss and are in need of assistive technology aids, you may want to look into an iPad. These devices can serve as adjustable magnifiers, and, given their voice-over or zoom features, can provide help with a number of other activities including listening to weather reports, searching for a phone number,… Continue reading iPads and iPhones Can Replace Assistive Technology Devices