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
Lunch & Learn with Angel Pacheco, Vision Rehabilitation
Angel Pacheco, from our Vision Rehabilitation Department, walks us through applications that greatly improve the independence of people with vision impairment. Lunch & Learn “Lunch and Learn” sessions keep Lighthouse
Low Vision Pioneer: Eleanor E. Faye, MD
Eleanor Eaton Faye, MD, FACS, our esteemed colleague and friend and a leader in the field of low vision, died on January 7, 2020, in New York City at the
For Excellence in Vision Science Research, Gerrit Melles, MD, PhD, to Receive 2020 Bressler Prize; Philip D. Kiser, PharmD, PhD, to Receive 2020 Pisart Award
2020 Bressler Prize Recipient Dr. Gerrit Melles With a clinical focus on the management of corneal disorders and the research and development of new ophthalmic surgical procedures, Dr. Melles has
Occupational Therapists Are a Key to Addressing the Impact of Vision Issues in Child Development
Vision is our primary information gathering system and plays a dominant role in development for children ages 0-5 years. Children with sight learn through incidental visual experiences, using their observational
Phone-Based Apps Can Help People with Vision Loss Safely Navigate Indoors
There is a need for reliable systems that can help blind and visually impaired people safely navigate through indoor environments like buildings, airports and other public spaces. William Seiple, Lighthouse
At least 2.2 billion people have vision impairment or blindness, of which over 1 billion cases could have been prevented or have yet to be addressed
More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with vision impairment because they do not get the care they need for conditions like short and far sightedness, glaucoma and cataract,
Designing Vision-Friendly Living Environments
By Gordon Rovins, Director of Special Programs at Lighthouse Guild It is important to pay attention to safety at home, especially for people with vision loss. Aging and vision impairment
Designing Vision-Friendly Living Environments
It is important to pay attention to safety at home, especially for people with vision loss. Aging and vision impairment increase the risk of falls and approximately one third of
Hospitalized patients with vision loss face worse outcomes for common illnesses
A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that hospitalized patients who are not identified with vision loss may not be receiving the special attention they need. The authors estimated that $500 million