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News

News|1/20/2021
Training the Brain Is Topic of Latest Episode of Lighthouse Guild Podcast “On Tech & Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts”
by Newswise The latest episode of “On Tech and Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts” centers on the place where big ideas are born – the human brain. The host, Calvin
News|1/4/2021
Technology Available for People With Vision Loss
Posted by Calvin Roberts, MD, Lighthouse Guild for AbleNews Technology has transformed so many aspects of our world and for people with visual impairment technological innovations can be the key
News|12/17/2020
Dr. Calvin W. Roberts Talks Tech on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio
  Listen to Dr. Calvin W. Roberts' interview on SiriusXM's Doctor Radio where he discusses tech solutions for vision loss with Dr. Nieca Goldberg host of "Beyond the Heart".  
News|11/3/2020
Diabetes and Vision Loss November Is Diabetes Awareness Month
Posted by Carmen Pal, MD, Lighthouse Guild for Able News For millions of people in the United States who have diabetes or pre-diabetes, improving health and avoiding diabetes-related complications are essential.
News|10/9/2020
Letter to the Editor of Ophthalmology Times
published in Ophthalmology Times In the July 15, 2020 edition of Ophthalmology Times,® Y. Alvin Liu, MD, Ferdinand K. Hui, MD, and Phil­lip H. Phan, PhD, address some of the
News|10/1/2020
Lighthouse Guild Produces Podcast on Technology
by AbleNews Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals, is launching a new podcast series. “On
News|9/30/2020
A Podcast for Those with Vision Loss
by The West Side Spirit Lighthouse Guild, the organization dedicated to providing services for people who are visually impaired, is launching a new podcast series. “On Tech & Vision with
News|9/22/2020
Vision Loss Podcast
by Crain's New York Health Pulse Lighthouse Guild, a Lincoln Square-based nonprofit that focuses on services for people who are visually impaired, has started a podcast series that will feature discussions with
News|9/14/2020
Family Focus
By Dr. Laura Sperazza published in The Bronx Free Press Good vision is one of the keys to success in school. Parents should make sure their children get regular vision
News|9/1/2020
Practicing Social Distancing With Vision Loss
By Carol Moog, Diane Formoso, Jeff Ambury & Wojciech Jacobi for AbleNews Social distancing and other guidelines related to COVID-19 present unique challenges and possible safety hazards for people who
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