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New Research Explained: Restoring Vision Following Long-Term Blindness: Prosthetic Vision and Considerations for Rehabilitation

From: VisionAware Blog
Categories: Clinical Trials , Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy , Getting Around , Glaucoma , Low Vision , Macular Degeneration , Medical Updates , Orientation and Mobility , Retinitis Pigmentosa , Stroke or Brain Trauma , Support Groups , Technology
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During the past several years, there has been much “buzz” in the popular press about the capabilities of the so-called “bionic” eye, described variously as “miraculous,” “restoring sight,” and “letting me see again.” At VisionAware, we have followed the development of “bionic” or “prosthetic” vision closely, avoiding hyperbole and striving to report factual, research-based information … Continued

New Research: Stepped Care for Coping with Age-Related Vision Loss, Depression, and Anxiety

From: VisionAware Blog
Categories: Aging , Caregiving , Cataracts , Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy , Glaucoma , Low Vision , Macular Degeneration , Medical Updates , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Support Groups
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New research from Europe indicates that stepped care – a type of treatment that can offer self-help and “as needed” options for coping with age-related vision loss and depression – can offer promise in dealing with depression and anxiety in visually impaired older adults. Further, this stepped care approach (detailed below) could lead to standardized … Continued

New Research on Marijuana Use for Glaucoma: Is Education Enough, or Is Emotional Support also Necessary?

From: VisionAware Blog
Categories: Education , Glaucoma , Health , In the News , Low Vision , Medical Updates , Public Policy , Support Groups
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New glaucoma research from The George Washington University in Washington, DC indicates that the factors associated with patients’ intentions to use marijuana for glaucoma include their perceptions of the legality of marijuana use as well as satisfaction (or not) with their current standard of glaucoma care. The researchers conclude that patients need to be educated … Continued

AFB Press Releases New Edition of Making Life More Livable: Simple Adaptations for Living at Home after Vision Loss

From: VisionAware Blog
Categories: Aging , Assistive Technology , Books , Caregiving , Cataracts , Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy , Environmental assessment and modification , Getting Around , Glaucoma , Helpful Products , Home modification , In the News , Low Vision , Macular Degeneration , Orientation and Mobility , Personal Reflections , Reading , Retinitis Pigmentosa , Social Life and Recreation , Stroke or Brain Trauma , Support Groups
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by Mary D’Apice, VisionAware Contributing Writer An interview with Maureen A. Duffy, CVRT, Author Making Life More Livable Agencies that provide services to people who are blind or visually impaired offer vision rehabilitation to the 5.3 million Americans over 65 with age-related vision loss. But for those who are not quite ready to enlist the … Continued

Helping My Family Cope with Diabetes and Understanding the Consequences

From: Visually Impaired: Now What?
Categories: Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy , Personal Reflections , Support Groups
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Editor’s note: As we come to the end of National Diabetes Awareness month, peer advisor Amy Bovaird shares her concerns about diabetes and its impact on her family. Impact of Diabetes on My Life Diabetes impacts my life because three people in my family have it and I see how it affects them. My mother … Continued

Meet Doug Anzlovar and the New “Low Vision Focus @ Hadley” Program at The Hadley School for the Blind

From: VisionAware Blog
Categories: Cataracts , Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy , Education , Environmental assessment and modification , Glaucoma , Home modification , Low Vision , Macular Degeneration , Online Tools , Support Groups , Technology
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Doug Anzlovar is the Vice President of Education and Training at The Hadley School for the Blind, where he serves as a member of the administrative team, oversees a 31-member faculty, is involved in curriculum decisions and policy development, and oversees the Low Vision Focus @ Hadley program. Prior to joining Hadley, Doug worked as … Continued

Coping with Life Changes as We Grow Older

From: Visually Impaired: Now What?
Categories: Aging , Independence , Support Groups
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Unexpected Changes in Vision As We Age Bring Unexpected Solutions With age there are many changes in life, some good and others that are more difficult. Some we expect, becoming grandparents, retiring, even arthritis and gray hair, but then we have the unexpected changes. At times we lose friends and loved ones, some struggle with … Continued

Introducing Stuart Carduner, Glaucoma Patient and Advocate

From: VisionAware Blog
Categories: Glaucoma , Support Groups
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Editor’s note: Just in time for World Glaucoma Week, VisionAware is introducing a new Patient’s Guide for Living with Glaucoma, written by a person who has glaucoma from his perspective. By Mary D’Apice, VisionAware peer advisor Author of Patient’s Guide to Living with Glaucoma Is Both Patient and Advocate Stuart Carduner, author of the Patient’s … Continued