Vision & Health Blog

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  Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

  What is CVI? * Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a neurological form of visual impairment caused by “damage or atypical structures in the visual pathways…

  

• Tele-Support Talks

  Utilizing Adaptive Technology for Children with Visual Impairments (Session 2)

  by Angel Pacheco, Program Administrator, Lighthouse Guild Transcript Sheila Okay, welcome to the Lighthouse Guild “Utilizing Adaptive Technology for Children with Visual Impairments” with Angel…

  

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  Three Things You Need to Know about Low Vision

  A survey conducted by The Harris Poll reports that Americans fear losing their eyesight even more than other serious illnesses like cancer. Unfortunately, very few…

  

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  Social Workers

  By Lisa Beth Miller, LCSW-R, BCD, Outreach and Referral Coordinator at Lighthouse Guild Mister Rodgers’ wisdom will never lose its charm. He said “When I…

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  Low Vision Spectacles

  Low vision spectacles are high plus aids used in conjunction with the patients’ distance prescription. They include bifocals, prismatic spectacles, aspheric lenticulars, microscopic doublets, and…

  

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  Photophobia & Light Sensitivity in Children

  Light Sensitivity Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Migraines, concussions, and other physical ailments can be difficult to deal with, and if your child suffers from photophobia…

  

• Tele-Support Talks

  Utilizing Adaptive Technology for Children with Visual Impairments (Session 1)

  A review of the latest technology with Apple, Alexa and Microsoft systems that are most accessible to assist persons with visual impairments in everyday tasks.

  

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  Tips to Help Encourage Your Child to Read

  Reading can be an excellent solution for keeping children busy, productive and calm. I know that reading for many children is drudgery and not fun.…

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  Living with Glaucoma: Connecting People with Vision and Health Services

  Presented by Janet Weinstein, Director of Outreach, Lighthouse Guild A discussion on the latest vision and health services available to individuals with glaucoma through Lighthouse…

  

• Tele-Support Talks

  Tips to Decrease Stress when Traveling

  Flying can be extremely anxiety provoking for families of children with visual impairments and other disabilities.  We will discuss strategies that can make air travel easier for both parents and children.