COVID-19 Tips: Some Simple Eye Problems Can be Treated at Home
July is Healthy Vision Month.
Author: Audrey Demmitt RN, BSN
Pink Eye and the Coronavirus
Since eye care providers are limiting their practice to urgent and emergency care during the coronavirus crisis, it is a good time to learn some eye safety tips and home remedies for simple eye problems. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) provides guidelines for home care of eye injuries and common conditions, which may save … Continued
Macular Degeneration Treatments during the Coronavirus Pandemic
You may be worried about getting important treatments for your eye condition – especially if treatment is critical to saving vision. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF) offer advice to help patients navigate the changes in eye care during this coronavirus crisis. We summarize the experts here but … Continued
Eye Care Concerns during COVID-19
Many people with eye conditions are worried about the health of their eyes during the coronavirus crisis. Some patients will experience interruption to their regular eye care appointments, but rest assured for those who need urgent or emergency care or vision-preserving treatments, it will most likely be available. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and … Continued
White Cane Day Highlights the Importance of White Cane Training
Where Can I Get White Cane Training? Many people with vision loss are not aware of their need to learn safe travel skills. When they finally realize they are no longer moving around safely and look for training to use a white cane, they often experience long waits for services. Sometimes they are even told … Continued
Resilient People Live Well with Vision Loss
Editor’s note: As we approach the New Year, it is time to pause and reflect on what it means to "live well" and take charge of one’s life. VisionAware peer advisor Audrey Demmitt eloquently speaks to this in our year-end post. Recently, I attended an event in my community, and while I was milling around … Continued
Understanding Vision and Perception Problems Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness and Caregiver month. In this post, we alert you to information on how Alzheimer’s disease can alter vision and perception, what type of difficulties this can cause, and how to support and care for the person experiencing these disturbances. Even older adults with low vision or severe vision loss … Continued
Where to Find Help When Your Loved One Is New to Vision Loss
Editor’s Note: November is National Caregivers Month with a special day celebrated on November 1. We have had a large number of inquiries from family members seeking advice, so VisionAware’s support group advisor has written a special blog post to help provide some answers and resources. Vision Loss: A Distressing Experience Vision loss is … Continued
Aira: A New and Exciting Access Service for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Aira (pronounced “EYE-rah”) has made quite a debut on the access technology scene recently. It has impressed the likes of CSUN2017, Assistive Media, Inc., and won “Best in Show” honors at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. I learned about Aira at this year’s American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference, and it wowed me … Continued
During Older Americans Month, Meet the Challenges of Aging with Vision Loss
How Can We Add More “Life” to Our Life? Science and medicine have added more years to our life, but how can we add more “life” to our years? Growing older is not just about loss and decline, it can bring new opportunities and adventures. We all want to age gracefully and maintain our independence, … Continued