Low Vision Blog

We’d like to acknowledge Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom, world-renown optometrist, and pioneer in low-vision rehabilitation. After a lifetime of achievements and research related to low vision, Dr. Rosenbloom recently passed away at 94 years old in Chicago. He will be missed by hundreds of students and colleagues that had the privilege of working with him. […]

The Boston Marathon can be a true test of one’s physicality, and Tim Sullivan is ready to give it his all, raising awareness for the visually impaired. After months of preparation and training, he is gearing up to run with others in this annual event. Tim is blind, so the Boston marathon will be extra […]

There seems to be more people wearing glasses these days; have you ever wondered what effect the modern world has on your eyes? After all, many of us work around computer screens all day, and even when we’re not working, we are, coincidentally, also watching screens. Time flies when we’re having fun, and before we […]

Living with low vision entails numerous challenges, particularly for visually impaired professionals who rely on assistive technology to make it through the work day. One such professional, Tiffany Bowman, is a teacher at Boca Raton’s Somerset Academy. She’s legally blind, and uses what’s called a desktop CCTV, or closed circuit television. These electronic devices are […]

Although professional Australian bowler Justin Bettes is blind, he’s in South Korea, close to winning the world championships for the visually impaired. Currently, Justin is second place for blind tenpin bowling, and his enthusiasm as inspiring others with low vision to get in the game. We’re all wondering, how does he do it? Although he […]

Books can be powerful; whether fiction or fact, there’s nothing like a good story. Getting lost in an exciting book that peaks our interests can make for a great escape, even if just for an hour or two. It used to be that folks living with low vision or blindness couldn’t read books… but that’s […]

Living with Diabetes is a growing concern for doctors and patients of all ages, as the number of Americans suffering with Diabetes continue to rise. It’s a disease that affects a long list of the body’s various organs, including our eyes. As Diabetes progresses, visual impairments can occur as a result of Diabetic Retinopathy, which […]

Currently, over 4 million Americans are suffering from Glaucoma. This low vision disease, a leading cause of blindness which typically affects older people, is referred to as “the sneak thief of sight”; it’s early stages often go undetected. Early detection is paramount, as doctors and specialists can possibly restore lost vision, or maximize their remaining […]

As our aging population increases, more adults and seniors are losing their vision to common diseases like macular degeneration or glaucoma. In the search for a cure, it’s become obvious that a nutritious diet can go a long way in preventing low vision. U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to change in an effort to promote […]

Recently I joined a new low vision support group. I knew no one in the group of 200 women. They did not know me either and only the person who invited me knew that I had a visual impairment. Since my format would need to be adjusted so that I could participate, she told the […]