The terms low vision or visual impairment cover a lot of territory. We use them interchangeably to describe poor vision your doctor cannot fix with standard eyeglasses, contacts, medication, or ...

A macular degeneration diagnosis doesn’t mean you’ll lose your independence or have to give up hobbies like reading. A macular condition or low vision can be treated with magnifiers. In fact, a range ...

Audio tools, mobile apps, and vision magnifiers can help people with vision loss navigate their lives. Tools and tech options may help read prescription labels, get the news online, or find out what’s ...

Patients with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) with geographic atrophy should use low vision aids. Low vision rehabilitation programs and low vision aids are recommended for patients who have ...

What if you couldn't use your vision to tell sugar from salt when cooking? Or set the correct oven temperature? Or read a recipe at home or a menu in a restaurant? These are just a few of the everyday ...

Good vision is a characteristic that is nice to have. Unfortunately, only 35% of adults have 20/20 vision without the use of glasses, contacts, or vision-correcting surgery. Though many of us do not ...