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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Errors of refraction and strabismic amblyopia were the most common causes of low vision. Retinal diseases most ...

During February, The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) recognizes Aged-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - February is known as Low Vision Awareness Month, and this month is used to bring awareness to the signs before its too late. There are nearly 500,000 new diagnoses of low vision ...

Raised blood sugar levels due to diabetes may damage blood vessels and organs, leading to complications such as vision loss. Some ways to cope include getting support from a low vision specialist and ...

Poor aftercare can cause post-surgical complications, such as inflammation or infection. If you recently had a cataract ...

Visual distortions can affect your ability to see normally. Often called visual disturbances, they can cause changes in ...

Low Vision Restoration Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss. It’s a progressive eye disease that destroys the central part of the retina and there is no cure. Low Vision ...

Our outpatient rehabilitation program helps children and adults with vision impairment due to eye diseases, conditions, or brain injuries. Using optometry and occupational therapy, we focus on ...