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Low Vision
Head-Mounted Laser Projector May Outperform Other Low Vision Aids
In a small study of patients with visual impairment from corneal disease, special glasses that provide images directly to the retina significantly improved distance and near VA and related QoL.
November 27, 2023
One-third of Low Vision Patients Have Dry Eye
Performing ocular comfort assessment and using questionnaires such as SPEED or DEQ-5 should be a necessary step to combat this issue.
November 16, 2023
Low Vision Rehab May Gain a New Tool
One recently developed questionnaire helped provide valid and reliable measures of ocular function.
August 29, 2023
‘Low Vision Mode’ Coming to Smart TV
Samsung recently previewed technology for easier viewing of screen displays.
January 13, 2023
Low Vision Therapy Underused Across the Board
Though a new program boosted referrals, experts say the numbers are still low and many patients remain unaware or resistant to the possible interventions for a variety of reasons.
December 8, 2022
New Upgrade to Eyedaptic Low Vision Smart Glasses
The latest Eye5 model features facial detection, the company says.
November 4, 2022
Many Seniors Miss Out on Assistive Apps for Low Vision
A clinical trial found that rather than being unwilling to use them, most elderly patients are simply unaware that these tools exist.
March 11, 2022
Low Vision Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life
Combining psychological therapies with methods of overcoming deficits helped improve function and well-being, meta-analysis says.
June 16, 2021
Depression Common Among Patients with Visual Impairment
One in four patients were affected by this condition.
June 4, 2021
See with the Brain: Neurostimulation for the Blind
Future cortical visual prostheses may be able to create retinal maps that bypass the eyes entirely.
May 20, 2021
