Vision & Health Blog

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• On Tech & Vision Podcast

  The Possibilities of Vision Restoration

  This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss.

  

• A First-Time Experience: Blind and Visually Impaired Teens Play Goalball 

  New York (May 20, 2024) — On Saturday, May 18, twenty-five students ages fourteen to twenty-one from the Lighthouse Guild Youth Transition Program participated in…

  

• On Tech & Vision Podcast

  Biosensors: The Future of Diagnostic Medicine

  This episode is about how biosensor technology is revolutionizing the field of diagnostic and preventive medicine. Biosensors can take many forms – wearable, implantable, and even ingestible. And they can serve many different functions as well, most notably when it comes to detecting the various pressure levels in our bodies. 

  

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  Local Community Connections Can Help You Manage DME Physically and Emotionally

  When your worsening eyesight makes life difficult, leaning on your ‘village’ can make all the difference.

  

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  Your Home and DME: How to Create a Space That Balances Independence and Support

  When blurry or poor eyesight makes daily activities difficult, here’s what to do to stay independent and secure inside your house.

  

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  For People With DME, Online Connections Provide a Sense of Community

  Virtual support can be a helpful way to meet and connect with other people who have DME and share similar experiences.

  

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  Vision Friendly Environments for People with Vision Impairment

  This 13-minute video presentation provides tips for creating an environment that is safe, easy to navigate, and welcoming for people with vision impairment.

  

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  Women’s Eye Health Tips from Lighthouse Guild

  macular degeneration, disorders that can lead to vision loss if left unchecked. Pregnancy and menopause can also impact vision.

  

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  Five Tips for People with Vision Loss from Lighthouse Guild Social Workers

  Social workers are essential in helping people with vision loss manage challenges. From addressing urgent and chronic life issues, to making sure people can get to their appointments, get their medications and access needed medical equipment, social workers are on hand to offer professional guidance and smooth the way. 

  

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  Low Vision Care and Services: Vision Rehabilitation

  This 13-minute video presentation describes vision rehabilitation services and illustrates the impact vision rehabilitation has in the lives of people with vision impairment.  The low vision exam, assistive devices, rehabilitation for daily activities, orientation and mobility instruction, and behavioral health services are discussed.