Low Vision
First Video Magnifier for Visually Impaired iPhone Users
The attachable device, called Optaro, produces a high-contrast, LED-illuminated image with 3.3x to 15x zoom.
09/25/2024
Charles Bonnet Syndrome Present in 26% of Low Vision Patients, Study Finds
It was exhibited that simple hallucinations were just as common as complex ones that form recognizable images such as people, body parts or faces.
09/16/2024
Geographic Atrophy: Looking Beyond VA
A discussion on the many other markers of visual function and quality in these patients, as well as the options available to help them see better.
09/15/2024
Head-Mounted Laser Projector May Outperform Other Low Vision Aids
In a small study of patients with visual impairment from corneal disease, special glasses that provide images directly to the retina significantly improved distance and near VA and related QoL.
11/27/2023
One-third of Low Vision Patients Have Dry Eye
Performing ocular comfort assessment and using questionnaires such as SPEED or DEQ-5 should be a necessary step to combat this issue.
11/16/2023
Low Vision Tools and Techniques You Should Know
An overview of concepts and resources used by primary eyecare providers and appropriate specialists to ease patients’ visual impairments.
09/15/2023
Low Vision Rehab May Gain a New Tool
One recently developed questionnaire helped provide valid and reliable measures of ocular function.
08/29/2023
‘Low Vision Mode’ Coming to Smart TV
Samsung recently previewed technology for easier viewing of screen displays.
01/13/2023
Low Vision Therapy Underused Across the Board
Though a new program boosted referrals, experts say the numbers are still low and many patients remain unaware or resistant to the possible interventions for a variety of reasons.
12/08/2022
New Upgrade to Eyedaptic Low Vision Smart Glasses
The latest Eye5 model features facial detection, the company says.
11/04/2022
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
Webinar: 9:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
December 6-7, 2024
December 7-8, 2024
Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (accreditation pending)
