Low Vision Blog

Are you searching for a versatile HD video magnifier? Need an all-in-one device with full page text-to-speech? Join us Thursday, March 11 at noon Eastern Time for a live webinar on the DaVinci Pro. What Is the DaVinci Pro? The DaVinci Pro is a desktop magnifier that is compatible with your computer and offers flexible […]

Merlin Ultra, Full HD Video Magnifier Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UL_c6-Q0Q5KuwR9N3WeB8w Time: Apr 8, 2021 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Description: Are you looking for an affordable desktop magnifier with crystal clear images and vibrant color? Want a wide field of view with amazing detail? If so, we’d like to introduce you to the Merlin ultra on […]

The Paciello Group Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to TPGi We are thrilled to unveil the next evolution of accessibility as we integrate the best methodologies, software, analytics, and industry expertise into a unified organization under a new brand. Effective February 22, 2021, our organization will be officially known as TPG Interactive (doing business as TPGi). […]

DaVinci Pro, HD Video Magnifier with Full Page Text-to-Speech When: March 11, 2021 at 12:00pm EST Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WcpS3mdNTPqKUwgYx2XCIA Description: Are you searching for a desktop magnifier that is compatible with your computer and offers flexible viewing modes with maximum picture detail? Do you need full-page text recognition with speech? If so, please join us for a […]

Are you looking for a portable video magnifier with built-in Wi-Fi to use alongside a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, Chromebook, or HDMI monitor? Do you need a full-page text-to-speech solution? Join us Thursday, February 11 at noon Eastern time for a live webinar, “Transformer HD, Portable and Multi-Functional.” What Is the Transformer HD? The Transformer HD […]

Did you know that Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States? It affects more than 3 million Americans and is expected to double by 2050. Worldwide glaucoma effects more than 80 million people. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and a good time to take control of your […]

Were you one of the more than 1,400 people who completed the Access and Engagement 1 Survey? This survey examined the impact of COVID-19 on the education of students with visual impairments, their families, teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs), and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists. What did we learn from this survey? 13% […]

My Retina Tracker Program (MRT) is a volunteer registry for those who have been diagnosed with an inherited retinal degeneration (IRD). The program provides testing for 266 retinal disease genes. Usually, one or more gene defects are the cause of most inherited retinal degenerative diseases. The genetic testing will be used to help determine which […]

Leslie, I have a macular hole, my friend Laura tells me over the phone after being seen at an urgent appointment with a retina specialist. Laura could usually see and read without the need for her reading glasses, but when her vision started becoming blurrier, she noticed that her glasses didn’t seem that helpful despite […]

Though it is considered a rare genetic disorder, Usher Syndrome is the main cause of deaf-blindness and the most common condition that affects both vision and hearing. Usher Syndrome is a loss of hearing and an eye condition known as Retinitis Pigmentosa. Usher Syndrome is categorized into three types: Usher type I: People with Usher […]