Vision & Health Blog

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• Blog

  What Older Americans Need to Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration

  related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a common eye disease that can threaten your vision, particularly if you are over 60.

  

• Blog

  Tower of David Jerusalem Museum Audio Descriptive Guided Tour

  Lighthouse Guild and the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum invite you to explore the ancient citadel at the Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City. Discover the rich history of Jerusalem with guided tour video, specially curated for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

  

• Blog

  Glaucoma with Dr. Laura Sperazza

  States and is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it robs people of vision slowly and without early symptoms.

  

• Tech Talk

  Tech Talk: Orientation and Navigation Application Technologies

  September 19, 2023 - Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss different wayfinding technologies along with special guests; Idan Meir from RightHear, Michiel Janssen from Ayes, developers of the OKO app, Evelyn Tichenor from GoodMaps and Kevin Yoo from HapticNav & Wayband by WearWorks.

  

• Tech Talk

  Tech Talk: iPhone Tips and Tricks

  August 15, 2023 - Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss iPhone Tips and Tricks. Learn about Smart Typing, Magnifier options, useful voiceover settings, Siri functions and more. 

  

• Tech Talk

  Tech Talk: Accessible Book Reading Platforms

  July 18, 2023 - Lighthouse Guild’s tech experts discuss different book reading platforms such as Audible, the Kindle e-reader, Bookshare and BARD.

  

• Blog

  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.

  

• Blog

  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.

  

• Blog

  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.

  

• Blog

  Vision Magnification and Enhancement Systems

  This 9-minute video reviews a range of assistive technology for people with vision impairment.