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A Guide to Glaucoma (Part 1)
What is Glaucoma? Warning Signs/Symptoms and Glaucoma-Related Vision Loss Our owner Scott Krug (President of New England Low Vision and Blindness) tells the story of his aunt (Maryann) and uncle (Kurt) riding in the backseat when his grandfather Vince was driving. His grandmother (Helene) kept saying, “No, not yet Vince. No, no. Not yet.” Scott’s…
Read MoreBlind Rehabilitation Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Veterans
If you or a loved one is a blind or visually impaired veteran, you are not alone. In the US, there are roughly 157,000 veterans who are legally blind, and more than one million veterans who have low vision that limits their ability to perform daily living activities. Those numbers are rising as veterans age…
Read MoreAugust is National Eye Exam Month
August is National Eye Exam Month and a great time to visit your eye care professional to get your eyes checked. August is also National Eye Exam for Kids Month so be sure to get your kids’ eyes examined as they get ready to go back to school. Eye exams can be critical for a…
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