Low Vision

Subcategories 2

• Blindness
• Deafblindness

Related categories 2

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Sites 12

• Low Vision Information Center Practical information on coping with visual impairment. Offers tips and strategies for maximizing remaining sight.
• The Screen Magnifiers Homepage Internet resource on screen magnification and text-to-speech. Includes product reviews, download area, news, discussion and a resource index.
• The Low Vision Gateway Support site which provides access to related information on the Internet.
• Large Print Reviews Reviews of large print and audio books and other items of interest to individuals with low vision. Plus, articles on eye health and low vision travel.
• BiOptic Driving Network Information about driving with bioptics. List of vendors, success stories and training details.
• Eye Institute of Canada Offers low vision care by optometrists who specialize in low vision rehabilitation and low vision devices.
• Macula Lutea Information resource on blindness and visual impairment. Collection of links to sites on low vision, as well as a calendar listing low vision conferences throughout the world. Presents information about early intervention, education and rehabilitation of persons with a visual impairment.
• Too Young for Glasses and Eye Patching? Infants and toddlers successfully wearing glasses and eye patch. Ideas and information includes advice for gentle teaching, and positive reinforcement: Increase usage gradually, in highly visual, active (not passive)play.
• VisionAWARE Self-Help for Vision Loss Provides practical self-help information and links to a wide range of helpful resources for adults with vision loss, their family members, and those who work with them.
• Low Vision Resource center aims to improve the quality of life for those who are visually impaired through awareness, resources, and solutions. Includes helpful tips for coping with visual impairment, details about eye conditions, and news. Also questions may be asked of Dr. Lynne Noon.
• Atlanta Vision Loss Center About the Center and its mission to improve the function, independence, and quality of life of veterans.
• Wikipedia - Low Vision Hyperlinked encyclopedia article provides information about causes, treatments, assistive aids and resources.