Vision & Health Blog

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  Common Vision Terminology

  This 20-minute video presentation defines and discusses common vison-related terms that apply to how we see, how vision is assessed, eye professionals, and a variety of conditions that can affect vision.

  

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  What Should You Know About Low Vision?

  February is Low Vision Awareness Month. According to the National Eye Institute, 3 million Americans ages 40 and older have low vision. It is crucial to understand what low vision is, how to detect it, and how to take steps toward safety and accessibility if you are living with low vision.

  

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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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  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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  Vision Rehabilitation: Low Vision Care & Services

  This 13-minute video presentation describes vision rehabilitation services and illustrates the impact vision rehabilitation has in the lives of people with vision impairment.