Low Vision
‘Low Vision Mode’ Coming to Smart TV
Samsung recently previewed technology for easier viewing of screen displays.
01/13/2023
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.
12/08/2022
New Upgrade to Eyedaptic Low Vision Smart Glasses
The latest Eye5 model features facial detection, the company says.
11/04/2022
Brush Up on Your Low Vision Skills
You can make rehabilitation a priority in your practice with fewer hassles than you may think.
04/15/2022
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.
03/11/2022
Letters to the Editor
Feedback and ideas from the optometric community.
07/15/2021
Low Vision Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life
Combining psychological therapies with methods of overcoming deficits helped improve function and well-being, meta-analysis says.
06/16/2021
Depression Common Among Patients with Visual Impairment
One in four patients were affected by this condition.
06/04/2021
See with the Brain: Neurostimulation for the Blind
Future cortical visual prostheses may be able to create retinal maps that bypass the eyes entirely.
05/20/2021
Home Lighting Improvements May Reduce Falls in Elderly
Vision impairment is among the top risk factors, but brighter environments can help, study finds.
05/18/2021
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
