Do you struggle with writing lists, finding items at the grocery store, or reading your favorite books? These are common writing challenges, and you may have questions. We have solutions to help! Contact us today! Low Vision Writing Utensils When choosing writing utensils, the key is to experiment with different products to find out what… Read more »
Approximately 12 million American adults aged 40 and above live with a visual impairment, including blindness and low vision. Vision loss is linked to further risks of physical and mental health. It can increase a person’s risk of falls and can cause loneliness, social isolation, fear, and anxiety. The deterioration of vision, or complete vision loss,… Read more »
Stories of Vision This is the second installment of Stories of Vision. We are fortunate to know and work with amazing people who have overcome what could have been debilitating vision loss. Stories of Vision will tell their stories in their own words. This story is from Hayley Agers. We are honored to share her story… Read more »
You Can Cook Safely You do not have to give up cooking for yourself or your family, if this is something you have enjoyed. I give you my tips for cooking safely in this article. Get started with your Care Partner, or caregiver, to organize and set up your kitchen in a way… Read more »
Did you know that there are special tax considerations if you are blind? Tax time is around the corner. You should know that there are special tax considerations if you are blind or have low vision. We answer common tax questions below and provide tools and services to help you or your loved one with… Read more »
Stories of Vision Welcome to the first installment of Stories of Vision. We are fortunate to know and work with amazing people who have overcome what could have been debilitating vision loss. Stories of Vision will tell their stories in their own words. Our first story is from Christi Sobieski. We are honored to have… Read more »
The use of a sighted/human guide by visually impaired people is a quick and easy way to get from place to place safely. This is a quick tutorial with specific techniques for being a sighted guide. Ask first As the sighted guide, first offer the visually impaired person assistance. Ask if assistance is as a… Read more »
How can you show your eyes some love? February is a great time to show your eyes some TLC. Patients often ask me how they can protect their eyes. So here are my top 7 ways to care for your eyes. #1 Eye Protection – Wear eye protection when doing yard work, using power… Read more »
Simple Changes You Can Make on Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a day when we get together with our friends and family and share great food, joy and harmony. Right? Ok, maybe it’s not always joy and harmony, and sometimes the turkey is a bit dry. But, while I can’t keep Uncle Bob from talking about… Read more »