Vision & Health Blog
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Social Workers
By Lisa Beth Miller, LCSW-R, BCD, Outreach and Referral Coordinator at Lighthouse Guild Mister Rodgers’ wisdom will never lose its charm. He said “When I…
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Low Vision Spectacles
Low vision spectacles are high plus aids used in conjunction with the patients’ distance prescription. They include bifocals, prismatic spectacles, aspheric lenticulars, microscopic doublets, and…
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Photophobia & Light Sensitivity in Children
Light Sensitivity Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Migraines, concussions, and other physical ailments can be difficult to deal with, and if your child suffers from photophobia…
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Tele-Support Talks
Utilizing Adaptive Technology for Children with Visual Impairments (Session 1)
A review of the latest technology with Apple, Alexa and Microsoft systems that are most accessible to assist persons with visual impairments in everyday tasks.
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Tips to Help Encourage Your Child to Read
Reading can be an excellent solution for keeping children busy, productive and calm. I know that reading for many children is drudgery and not fun.…
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Living with Glaucoma: Connecting People with Vision and Health Services
Presented by Janet Weinstein, Director of Outreach, Lighthouse Guild A discussion on the latest vision and health services available to individuals with glaucoma through Lighthouse…
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Tele-Support Talks
Tips to Decrease Stress when Traveling
Flying can be extremely anxiety provoking for families of children with visual impairments and other disabilities. We will discuss strategies that can make air travel easier for both parents and children.
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Avoiding Holiday Blues: For People with Vision Loss
By Lisa Beth Miller, LCSW-R, BCD, Outreach and Referral Coordinator at Lighthouse Guild With holidays fast approaching, many people are planning gatherings with friends and…
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Chat with Other Teens Around the Country! Talk about School, Tech, Relationships, Careers and Whatever is on Your Mind – Join the Lighthouse Guild Teen Support Network
Posted by Blind Abilities Dr. Linda Gerra, Director of the Family Support Program at Lighthouse Guild, Daria Zawadzki, Simon Bonenfant, Matthew Cooper and Sanya Neema…
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Halloween Hazard: Never Buy Decorative Contact Lenses Without a Prescription
Just 10 hours after she first put in a pair of colored contact lenses that she’d bought at a souvenir shop, Laura Butler of Parkersburg,…
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