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Low Vision Report released

Posted on: March 26th, 2015 by lowvision

The Vision Council released the low vision report Vision Loss in America: Aging and Low Vision to bring attention low vision patients and caregivers alike  about low vision and aging eye disease. Among other facts and figures, the report highlights research showing that only approximately 20 percent of adults with severe vision impairment use devices that could help maintain activities of daily living. Click here to access our low vision report Vision Loss in America: Aging and Low Vision.

This report was released in this month, as March is Save Your Vision Month, and has already been well received throughout the consumer press, including a nice piece about low vision from US News & World Report. This piece, entitled “Keep an Eye on Your Eyes” discusses four major eye issues (cataracts, glaucoma, AMD and diabetic retinopathy) and how to treat – and prevent – them.

Here are some eye saving tips from the article:

  • Protect your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses and eye protection as much as possible; adding a hat is even better.
  • Be aware of any family history of eye problems – especially mom or dad – and if there is a family history, get screened regularly.
  • Have your eyes examined yearly
  • Live as healthfully as you can; take care of your eyes by taking care of your overall health.

 

 

Low Vision by the Numbers

Posted on: March 27th, 2013 by lowvision

Today, there seems to be an infographic for everything. Infographics, short for information graphics, are easy-to-read, easy-to-understand “run-downs” of any particular cause or issue. There is not much heavy reading involved and oftentimes, there are images to complement the lessons being taught.

We have developed a low vision infographic to help you learn more about low vision quickly and in terms that are easy to understand. You can also print this out and share it with people around you who might have low vision, or know someone who is experiencing it.