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News

News|4/19/2021
Visionary Cocktail Reception
Posted by Palm Beach Social Diary Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals, hosted an al
News|4/14/2021
FDA Approves Bausch + Lomb ClearVisc Dispersive Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD)
Posted by Eyewire News Bausch + Lomb, announced that the FDA has approved ClearVisc dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) for use in ophthalmic surgery. “OVDs play a critical role in ophthalmic
News|3/18/2021
Optical devices and vision rehabilitation may help you adapt
Posted by Focus on Healthy Aging See Better With Low-Vision Solutions About 4 million older adults are believed to have low vision--vision impairment that can't be corrected with glasses or
News|3/15/2021
Lighthouse Guild Calls for States to Expand Eligibility and Access
Posted by Invision Mag. Who should be next in line to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States? In some states, people with underlying conditions are now eligible to
News|3/12/2021
Lighthouse Guild Calls for States to Expand Access to Covid-19 Vaccinations for the Blind
Posted by Eyecare Business Lighthouse Guild is calling for state officials to expand eligibility and access to Covid-19 vaccination for people who are blind. In regards to CDC guidelines for
News|3/12/2021
When it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations, where do the blind fit in?
Posted by Ophthalmology Times  Legislators decided early on the order in which individuals could be vaccinated, starting with healthcare workers, persons in assisted-living facilities, and those over 75 years of
News|3/5/2021
At a Glance: Who’s News
Posted by Crain's Health Pulse New York Judith Katzen has been named director of rehabilitation services at Lighthouse Guild, the Upper West Side nonprofit announced Thursday. Katzen will lead the
News|3/3/2021
‘Getting Out There’ When Not Going Out – Networking In A Pandemic
Posted by Jaydan Mitchell for Able News For professionals with disabilities, whether employed, running a business or job-hunting, there is one activity that must be in their daily routine –
News|2/24/2021
Dr. Cal Roberts talks about Lighthouse Guild’s FREE Virtual Vision Forum
Posted by WFLX Fox News From 7:41:57 - 7:42:52 If you're sitting in front of a computer screen more than ever. That's just one of many new devices designed to
News|2/21/2021
Local eye experts highlight Lighthouse Guild’s free, virtual vision forum
Posted by Palm Beach Post In these COVID-19 days of remote working and learning, folks are spending untold hours in front of their computers and looking at their handheld devices.
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