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Glaucoma Myths vs. Facts from Lighthouse Guild
Glaucoma affects over 3 million people in the United States and is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it robs people of vision slowly and without early symptoms. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a great time to emphasize the importance of regular eye check-ups for early detection of glaucoma and other eye diseases.
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Say Goodbye to Holiday Season Stress: Lighthouse Guild Offers Tips for People with Vision Loss
The holiday season can be a wonderful time of joy and celebration, but it can also be very stressful, and people with vision loss can face particular challenges. Cooking, shopping, and traveling can require more effort. Parties and social events may increase interactions with people who do not understand vision loss. For people without family or close friends, the holidays can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness.
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Vision Health Tips for People with Diabetes
Improving health and avoiding diabetes-related complications is essential for millions of people in the United States who have diabetes. One of the most common and serious complications of diabetes is vision loss. Lighthouse Guild offers the following tips to help reduce risk and preserve eyesight.
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Low Vision Specialist Dr. Rebekah Lin Joins Lighthouse Guild
Rebekah Lin, OD, FAAO, an optometrist specializing in vision rehabilitation and low vision ocular disease, has joined Lighthouse Guild’s team of low vision specialists.
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Lighthouse Guild Presents 2023 Awards for Outstanding Accomplishments in Vision Science, Technological Innovation, and Advocacy for People with Vision Impairment
NEW YORK (October 20, 2023) –Community members, clients, administration and staff, gathered in Lighthouse Guild’s technology center on West 65th Street in New York City…
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Concept to Reality: Developing Big Ideas for Accessible Technology for People with Vision Loss
How does life-changing technology for people who are blind or visually impaired become available? Between initial conception and going to market there is a rigorous testing and development process. The latest episode of the popular podcast “On Tech and Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts” explores the pathway from concept to reality with two vision technology innovators.
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Lighthouse Guild Announces 2023 Awards for Outstanding Accomplishments in Vision Science and Advocacy
NEW YORK (October 3, 2023) – Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization, announced today recipients of its 2023 awards for outstanding accomplishments in vision science, technological innovation, and advocacy: Wiley A. Chambers, MD, will receive the Bressler Prize; Saqib Shaikh will receive the Pisart Award; and former New York Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, is selected to present the Morse Lecture in Advocacy.
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Are Robotic Guide Dogs the Next Step in Transformative Technology for People with Vision Loss?
Researchers are now working on robotic technologies that incorporate sophisticated computer learning systems to augment the traditional white cane or replicate many of the same functions of a guide dog.
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Can My Child See the Blackboard?
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a national health observance during back-to-school season that highlights the importance of protecting children’s vision and eye health.
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Why Sunglasses Are More Than a Fashion Statement
Styles of sunglasses may change each year, but one thing remains constant: sunglasses are key to protecting your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun.
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