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People with low blood sugar may feel suddenly anxious, lightheaded, or hungry. Recognizing the signs of hypoglycemia can support the return of blood sugar levels to normal as well as a person’s ...
Constant fatigue and low energy levels are important signs of low blood pressure to watch out for. That persistent, heavy ...
Nonprofits that work with blind and low-vision people — including the Foundation Fighting Blindness and Helen Keller Services — may also be able to help find low-vision doctors or occupational ...
There are adaptations and tools to help deal with low-vision issues that can result from aging and other conditions. ... Sign up for our newsletter to get tips directly in your inbox.
Assistive devices empower patients with central vision loss to regain independence, enhancing daily activities and reducing ...
As the vision rehabilitation specialist for the Moran Eye Center's Patient Support Program, Robert M. Christiansen, MD, works one-on-one with patients to determine which devices suit them best.
Jared Keyes (with binoculars) is sighted and guided a group of blind and low-vision birders at Mount Auburn Cemetery on May 18, 2025. Meghan Smith / GBH / Some birds that the group were hoping to hear ...
Many of us chalk increasingly blurry vision, faded colours and struggles with driving in the dark up to fatigue or age – but these subtle changes could be early signs of a cataract. Cataracts develop ...
The most profound finding was around income, and how many people are living in poverty. 37% of the 4.5 million people with low vision ages 65 and older were living on less than $20,000 a year.
Access free, up-to-date clinical references on low vision aids and rehabilitation for patients with geographic atrophy. Healio's Clinical Guidance content provides valuable insights for physicians.
Low Vision Restoration offers a *FREE* phone consultation at 612-729-3030 and custom telescopic magnifying glasses (hands-free) that Dr. Palmer prescribes. Patients need to have a current eye exam.
Call a Volunteer launched in November 2024, in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Australia, and the expansion promises to be a handy (and hands-free) feature for low vision users.