Low Vision Info

Are you missing meso-zeaxanthin?  While most people are aware of the macula, a tiny area in the center of the retina, less people are aware of what is called the macular pigment (MP).  It is actually the accumulation of three carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin that make up the yellow pigmented area in the macula […]

Twenty five years ago, film enthusiast Jim Stovall had a great idea that would make television more accessible for the blind and visually impaired. Stovall lost his eyesight to an eye disease, but his passion has secured him opportunities working closely with film directors. He’s since been able to work in making film and television […]

These days, the visually impaired have a variety of tools to help them through their day. A range of assistive technology, like portable text-to-speech devices, or desktop reading machines (CCTV’s). However, there’s been one invaluable tool that pre-dates modern technology: seeing eye dogs. These little buddies are specially trained to support their blind companions by […]

It’s that time of year when teens get to enjoy summer camp, mix it up with new friends, and enjoy the finer things in life. At the Alphapointe Adventure Camp in Parkville, Missouri, youths with low vision meet other visually impaired teens and engage in activities in an environment where , because everyone has limited […]

After a car accident destroyed his eyesight, Jose Magallon felt like his life suddenly turned into a dark room. With no depth perception, he began to rely on a cane, and his family. As his life began to fall apart, Jose quickly sought help, and through a local housing program in his community, he had […]

Unexpected circumstances forced Tammy Ruggles to make a major career change. Although she spent years studying to become an active social worker in her community, a progressive low vision disease (retinitis pigmentosa) made it hard for her to continue her job. Switching field, she became a photographer, and she went pro within a matter of […]

New assistive technology can help the visually impaired read and write again, and even enjoy illustrious art with the aid of a CCTV (desktop magnifier). However, what if you wanted to actually go to an art museum? It wouldn’t be feasible to lug a large CCTV out of the house; Going to an art museum […]

Our eyes are complicated, and extensive international research unveils constant new facts and information that’ll help us all preserve our vision and protect our eyes from diseases like Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. Several other health conditions could possibly factor into our vision, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and it’s important to know how […]

The study of polarized light, and the different ways we perceive light, is currently providing researchers with new information that could help with the treatment and detection of low vision diseases such as Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma. This newly discovered data also highlights some interesting correlations between our vision and the vision of certain animals, […]

Take a step back in time, when low vision accessibility was in it’s infancy. Almost 40 years ago, in the late 70s, a small group of folks in northern Indiana took up the no small task of creating audio recordings of popular print, such as newspapers and magazines. This was one of the first times […]