Posts Tagged ‘Macular Degeneration’
Life After an AMD Diagnosis
People know your name, NOT your story. They’ve heard what you’ve done, but NOT what you’ve been through. So take their opinions with a grain of salt. In the end, it’s NOT what others think, it’s what you think about yourself that counts. What is our daily life like as a VIP (visually impaired person)? Well, I…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Aids For People Who Are Visually Impaired
Welcome to the Top 10 Low Vision Aids for people with low vision! Those with low vision live with a vision impairment that makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks that require high visual acuity. While low vision can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or other standard treatments such as medicine or surgery, the…
Read More5 Common Eye Problems – Early Signs & Symptoms to Look For
Our eyes are one of our most precious possessions. We use them to see world around us, and rely on them for many everyday activities. That’s why it’s important to take care of our eyes, and to be aware of any problems that might occur. In this article, we’ll discuss five of the most common…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (4 of 12) – VA Hospital
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreWho’s Paying for Assistive Technology?
The market for technology that helps the disabled is growing, but costs remain an issue. The on-going challenge to have assistive technology covered, or at the very least, allow as a tax deduction for people who pay out of pocket. When Lee Huffman wants to use his personal computer, he launches a special application that…
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