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Glaucoma Myths vs. Facts from Lighthouse Guild
NEW YORK (January 5, 2024) – 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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Guide Dogs for People with Vision Impairment
nute video presentation discusses the role of guide dogs in helping people with vision impairment to safely navigate their environment.
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Visual Impairment in Children
This 15-minute video presentation describes common causes of visual impairment in children and demonstrates how visual impairment can impact a child’s development, learning, daily activities and socialization.
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Vision Magnification and Enhancement Systems
This 9-minute video reviews a range of assistive technology for people with vision impairment.
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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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Diabetes Awareness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 373 million Americans have diabetes. That’s 1 in 10 people in the U.S.! Possibly even more worrisome, an estimated 96 million adults in the country (1 in 3) have prediabetes.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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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Halloween Eye Safety
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday. Still, it’s also important to prioritize eye safety, especially if you or your children are wearing costumes that involve masks, makeup, or accessories that could potentially harm your eyes.
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Dr. Calvin Roberts Talks about Contact Lenses on The Dave Nemo Show, SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking Station
Dr. Calvin Roberts talks about Contact Lenses on The Dave Nemo Show, SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking station. Road Dog Trucking keeps over a million professional drivers and industry stakeholders informed of current and pending issues affecting the trucking industry, ranging from transportation legislation and technology to health and wellness.
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Accessible Voting: Know Your Rights!
Learn about the accessible voting machines and tools available at every polling site. You have the right to vote privately and independently.
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