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Emotionally Adjusting To Vision Loss Research has shown that when someone loses some or all of their vision, there are seven distinct phases of emotional adjustment that they typically go through:
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Your Eyes Can Display Signs Of Alzheimer’s New research shows that your eyes can aide doctors in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, even before other symptoms appear. By looking into the optic nerve and retina, doctors can potentially identify Alzheimer's years before they might otherwise, permitting early intervention and treatment that could forestall the onset of serious symptoms involving memory and behavior. It also gives the patient time to opt for healthier lifestyle choices, particularly diet, which can affect the course of the disease.Alzheimer’s first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds Make your donation to San Diego Center For The Blind 03/23/2023 12:27PM
How You Can Adapt To Vision In Only One Eye If you have monocular vision -- in only one eye -- perhaps from an injury or illness, here are some of the ways you can cope:
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Study Shows Behavioral Effects of Permanent Cortical Visual Impairment On Children Permanent cortical visual impairment (CVI) causes visual impairment. According to a study in Development Medicine & Child Neurology, children with CVI typically display these behavioral characteristics:
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What Are The Most Common Types Of Vision Problems? Here are the most common vision problems in adults:
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How Can Schools Accommodate The Needs Of Blind And Visually Impaired Students? From elementary school through university, here are some of the accommodations schools can -- and in some cases do -- make for students who are blind or visually impaired:
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Blindness Conferences in California Here are some of the conferences in California in the next 12 months which deal with blindness and visual impairment:CSUN 2023 Assistive Technology Conference: Anaheim, CA, March 13 - 17, 2023 California Council of the Blind Conference and Convention, Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento, 3/31 - 4/2/2023 CTEBVI conference: San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, April 20-23, 2023 California Council of the Blind 85th Annual Conference and Convention: DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA, June 5 - 9, 2023 Abilities Expo Los Angeles: Los Angeles Convention Center, March 15-17, 2024 Donate today to SDCB 03/07/2023 05:41PM
A Bionic Eye is Now A Reality! Scientists in at least 7 companies, including 2 in the U.S., have begun implanting retinal prostheses in individuals with eye disorders like retinitis pigmentosa or age-related macular degeneration, but only when the optic nerve and visual cortex are unaffected.These "bionic eyes" enable the patient to see by stimulating the sensation of vision in their eyes. In these patients, the outer cells of the retina are typically damaged, but the inner cells may be fully or partially intact. Therefore, these optical prostheses essentially bypass the outer cells and transmit signals directly to the inner cells, enabling the patient to see. Of the 7 companies offering such a solution, none has implanted their device in more than 30 patients - a title held by Sylmar, CA-based Second Sight Medical Products - so these products are still in their infancy. However, there is much promise for the future. Retina Prosthesis Please make your gift to San Diego Center For The Blind today 03/06/2023 10:37AM
How To Travel Well If You Are Blind If you are blind or visually impaired, here are several options for how to travel by plane or other means:
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7 Amazing Blind People Read profiles of these 7 amazing, inspirational blind people:
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Marla Runyan contracted Stargardt's Disease at 9 years old. This type of macular degeneration caused her to become legally blind. Nevertheless, she became a standout track and field athlete, first at San Diego State University in 1987, later in the1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, and then at the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta where she earned silver in the shot put and gold in the pentathlon.
Derek Rabelo was born with congenital glaucoma. Despite that, when Derek was only three he got his first taste of surfing. He became hooked, and now the Brazilian is an avid surfer.
John Bramblitt became completely blind at age 30 in 2001. His vision loss stemmed from epilepsy. However, John found an outlet for his pain through, of all things, painting! He actually paints using his sense of touch. He can feel the difference between different colors. Among his artistic accolades is YouTube's "Most Inspirational Video of 2008", as well as three Presidential Service Awards.
Mark Anthony Riccobono is blind. At 5 years old he had only 1% of normal vision, and it continued to deteriorate.
Chef Christine Hà got a diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica in 2004. She then began losing her sight, and was legally blind 3 years later.
Pete Eckert became blind as an adult with retinitis pigmentosa. He didn't let that interfere with his passion for photography, sculpture, and industrial design. After losing his sight he actually expanded his art, shooting ethereal double exposures and vivid light paintings with his Mamiyaflex TLR. camera. Since he was once sighted, h can visualize the image he wants to create in his mind and uses his other senses of sound, touch, and memory to make a photograph. "I am a visual person. I just can't see," he says.
If you wear eyeglasses, you know how expensive the frames and lenses can be, even if you have vision insurance. Not everyone can afford glasses. So, when you get new glasses, donate your old ones, so that someone who cannot afford glasses can have them. You already know the huge impact the right eyeglasses can have on your life. And therefore one the life of someone less fortunate than you.
If you own or work for a company (or nonprofit), it's probably important to you to provide excellent customer service to all of your prospects and customers. If you don't have a plan for how to provide great service to blind and visually impaired customers, You should.
Contrary to popular perception, there is a spectrum of different types of blindness. Some people are completely blind, while others may be able to see some lights, shapes, or nearby objects. The cause of blindness could stem from the eye or the brain.
Well-meaning sighted people sometimes will spend time blindfolded, simulating what it's like to be blind, in an effort to better understand blindness. Sometimes these initiatives are personal, other times they are suggested by a teacher, trainer, speaker, etc.
The leading cause of blindness throughout the world is cataracts. Cataracts are also the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. Cataracts cause a clouding of the eye's lens, and can occur at any age, including at birth.
A study published July 3, 2020 and conducted in South Africa and Austria shows that blind people have an IQ 14 points higher than average, and visually impaired people scored 3 points higher. The opposite result was found for verbal comprehension. Several other studies confirm these results.
Anthony Melena graduated from UCLA in 2019, just before the pandemic, flush with the hope of finding the ideal job. The fact that he was blind did not deter him. After all, he had successfully graduated high school, gained admittance to the #1 public university in the country, and graduated from it. Surely the UCLA moniker on his resume would open a lot of doors.
Some 100 million Americans will watch the upcoming Super Bowl 2/12 between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, taking place in Glendale, AZ.
We've all seen people using white canes to get around. But how much do we really know about them. Here are 10 fun facts about white canes:
So you're blind or becoming blind. What skills are important for you to learn, or at least learn how to adapt to? Here are some of the key skills you'll need, and may want to get help with:
Blind from birth, Daniel Kish has pioneered the use of human echolocation to "see" his surroundings. He produces high-frequency clicks with his tongue, then listens for their echoes. Depending on how long the echoes take to reach him, and the direction they come from, he is able to detect obstacles.
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by David Gamm, have not only grown retina cells in their lab from stem cells, but they have been able to implant those cells, have them communicate with other cells in the eye, and transmit signals to the brain.
Here are some of the essential vitamins and nutrients needed to ward off eye disease, and the foods which contain them:
It may seem difficult or impossible for blind or visually impaired people to find ways to easily gamble in Las Vegas. But the Mandalay Bay perhaps leads the way in accommodating the needs of the visually impaired and others with special needs. They have:
If you are blind or visually impaired, you might wonder what the impact of that will be upon your dating life. As part of that dilemma, you might contemplate whether it's better for you to date a sighted person or a blind person.
Here are a few does and don'ts for talking and interacting with people who are blind or visually impaired:
We've all heard of Braille, and seen it, perhaps on elevators and ATMs. But how does it work?
If you're blind or visually impaired, it might be intimidating to throw a great NYE party. But many aspects of good party planning and execution are the same as with any other host: create a budget, shopping list, to do list, song playlist, and guest list. Plan time to do each task, with contingency time built in.
It's not easy learning that you're losing your sight and becoming legally blind. There are a flood of emotions and a ton of to do items to deal with. Getting your home and life prepared for vision loss is easier to do while you still have some sight. And hopefully a support structure.
This inspirational article was written by Tamara Gaudet, a women who is almost completely blind, but who has found myriad ways to enjoy the holidays as much as everyone else. In fact, she arguably appreciates, more than the rest of us, holiday food and feasts, music, smells, sounds, and the warm feelings of family and togetherness spawned by this time of year.
Everyone loves games. Not just the fun of learning them, playing them, and perhaps winning -- but also the social aspect. Luckily, there are lots of games that can be played by those who are blind and visually impaired. Some of these games have braille versions or versions with other accommodations, whereas others can be enjoyed as is.
Here are 4 incredible technologies that could enable blind people to see:
Blind and visually impaired people eat. All of them! And many of them cook. Or want to. But they want to do it safely, neatly, and effectively. Given the dangers of heat, sharp objects, and spillage in a kitchen, it's no wonder that blind people can be somewhat reticent to venture into cooking on their own.
Attending the World Cup is a thrill for any soccer (sorry, football!) fan. But if you are blind or visually impaired, the enjoyment you get from your seat is somewhat limited. However, at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, fans can now download the FIFA Interpreting app to help them "see" the action.
There is some amazing technology enabling blind people to watch and enjoy TV. Some of the key technological features include:
Lucy Edwards, 27, lost her sight at age 17 due to a genetic condition. She thought she'd never be able to travel again, especially abroad.
Sight Tech Global is an online, free conference December 7-8 discussing technological advances for people with blindness or visual impairment.
At the recent International Consumer Electronics Show, a Swiss company unveiled an incredible, backpack-like device which, when worn by a blind or visually impaired person, guides them safely.
A recently released study, conducted before the pandemic in 2019 published in JAMA Ophthalmology, shows that nearly 20 million Americans have some form of AMD -- 2.75 times as much as previously thought!