Category: Educational

Solutions in Sight is a public education program of the Braille Institute whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and low vision. They provide hope and encouragement for the blind and visually impaired through educational, social and recreation programs and services.

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The wonderful program recently distributed their wonderful Fall Newsletter where the Pebble, hand-held magnifier was featured in the “Product Spotlight.” Enhanced Vision could not be more honored to be part of such a wonderful and informative newsletter. We look forward to partnering with Braille Institute on new and upcoming projects in the future.

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Eccentric Viewing
by Dan Roberts
September 2005
Reviewed by Jennifer Galbraith, O.D.

For an audio version of this article, click here.

Eccentric viewing is a technique used by people with central vision loss. Also called Preferred Retinal Loci (PRL), it is a method by which the person looks slightly away from the subject in order to view it peripherally with another area of the visual field. This is similar to looking slightly away from an object at night in order to see it better. By doing so, the viewer is allowing the rod cells in the peripheral field to take over for the cone cells in the central field. Rod cells are better for viewing in dim light than are cone cells. (continue reading…)

Few kids are overjoyed at doing their math homework, but 10-year-old Mathew Hymel attacked his with enthusiasm last week.

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The Charlie Norwood V-A Center is working to help others see the visually impaired in a new light.

Paul Whitten, Director of the V-A Blind Rehabilitation Center, “Our philosophy here is when someone becomes visually impaired and comes thru our doors we actually embrace them and tell them now your apart of our family.” (continue reading…)

Researcher states that healthy components of green tea could get into the eye tissue and acts as an antioxidant in the area.

Green tea has been claimed to have some positive benefits, like fighting heart disease and cancer. This effect comes from the antioxidant content of catechins in it. (continue reading…)

There are many causes of vision impairment, most associated with the ageing process. Some of these conditions include Cataracts, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.

There is evidence to suggest that Bilberry, Lutein and Vitamin A can support the health of the eyes. (continue reading…)

Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most diseases, treatment of glaucoma has evolved over the years, and knowing what must be done and considered when therapy is administrated can make the difference between life long vision and ultimate blindness.

There are 10 considerations that should always be kept in mind when treating and suffering from glaucoma. (continue reading…)

According to the July 4, 2005 Food Navigator article, “High carb diet increases risk of cataract development in elderly women,” new research suggest the higher your carbohydrate intake, the great the risk (in older women) to develop cataracts.

Dr. Avani Patel talks to us at the OC Vision Symposium about living with low vision and suggests great tips to feel more independent.

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