When you’re dealing with vision loss, knowing where to turn for help can feel overwhelming. You need medical care, but you also need practical support to maintain your independence. You might benefit from technology, but you don’t know what’s available. You could use some emotional support, but you’re not sure where to find others who […]
There’s something special about settling into your favorite chair to watch a good show. Maybe it’s the evening news to stay connected with the world. Maybe it’s a Steelers game on Sunday afternoon. Maybe it’s a movie with your spouse after the grandkids go home. When low vision makes it hard to see the screen, […]
If you’ve been living with low vision for a while, you’ve probably tried a few different devices. Maybe you have a handheld magnifier in your kitchen drawer. Perhaps there’s a desktop CCTV on your desk that you use for reading. You might even have special glasses from your eye doctor. Each of these tools has […]
When your eye doctor first told you that you have macular degeneration, your heart probably sank. Maybe you’d already noticed that reading was getting harder, or that faces looked blurry even when people were standing right in front of you. Hearing the diagnosis made it real. If this sounds familiar, please know that you’re not […]
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with macular degeneration, glaucoma, or another condition that affects your eyesight, you already know how frustrating it can be. Simple things that used to be easy, like reading the newspaper over morning coffee or watching your favorite show, suddenly become difficult or even impossible. The good […]
