As we begin the process of improving our vision naturally, it is helpful to look closely at how we are nourishing ourselves. We need foods that are fresh, as close to the natural state as possible, and whose water content is high. Gradually changing from the typical North American diet consisting of white bread, pasta, [...]

Decreased visual acuity does not have to lead to the loss of independence. Often simple changes in the home combined with the use of low vision aids and proper organization can allow the person with visual impairment to live as they had been used to living. The following information is presented to serve as a [...]

What is low vision? Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking, seeing the TV, and writing can seem challenging. Millions of Americans lose some of their vision every year. Irreversible vision loss is most common among people [...]

It’s important to talk with your eye care professional about your vision problems. Even though it may be difficult, ask for help. Find out where you can get more information about services and devices that can help you. You must take charge of your health. You must ask about available resources that might help you [...]

Visually Impaired, Not Blind MD Support By Dan Roberts 3/12/07 “It’s just that it doesn’t apply to people with AMD, who lose vision only in the center of the retina, called the macula” The word “blind” is becoming increasingly less associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), thanks in part to awareness efforts by MD Support [...]

Wilson Charles tunes a piano at the School of Piano Technology for the Blind in Vancouver, Wash. Charles, a classical pianist and singer, enrolled to learn a marketable skill. The Columbian By SCOTT HEWITT 3/3/2009 To most of us, the piano is some kind of magical mystery box. You sit down and play, and what [...]

“I was scared, but I’ll try anything,” said Ortiz, who also participates in marathons. North County Times Alexandra DeLuca CARLSBAD —- “Are you guys ready to surf?” San Diego Surfing Academy founder Pat Weber asked the crowd of surfers gathered on South Carlsbad State Beach on Sunday morning. “Yeah!” came the enthusiastic reply, and with [...]

Like glaucoma and cataracts, AMD typically develops only in older eyes. Abigail Leichman 2/20/2007 When Maria Zoppo of Paterson developed age-related macular degeneration a couple of years ago, she didn’t know that women are at greater risk for this serious eye condition. Like glaucoma and cataracts, AMD typically develops only in older eyes. And women [...]

“We have a new program called One-to-One Money Training,” said Fowler. “We’re providing training right now to SunTrust Bank tellers.” Breeze Newspapers By ANDREA GALABINSKI 1/20/2009 A new shop will offer area residents who are visually impaired a number of products that will help in their independence and improve their quality of life. “The VIP [...]

These studies confirm that AMD has a strong genetic component National Eye institute 3/5/2006 Variations in Genes Can Influence the Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Other Disease Such as Cancer A team of researchers has determined that variations in certain genes involved in fighting infection can successfully predict the risk of developing age-related [...]