Vision & Health Blog
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For Excellence in Vision Science Research, Gerrit Melles, MD, PhD, to Receive 2020 Bressler Prize; Philip D. Kiser, PharmD, PhD, to Receive 2020 Pisart Award
2020 Bressler Prize Recipient Dr. Gerrit Melles With a clinical focus on the management of corneal disorders and the research and development of new ophthalmic…
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Low Vision Pioneer: Eleanor E. Faye, MD
Eleanor Eaton Faye, MD, FACS, our esteemed colleague and friend and a leader in the field of low vision, died on January 7, 2020, in…
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Phone-Based Apps Can Help People with Vision Loss Safely Navigate Indoors
There is a need for reliable systems that can help blind and visually impaired people safely navigate through indoor environments like buildings, airports and other…
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Occupational Therapists Are a Key to Addressing the Impact of Vision Issues in Child Development
Vision is our primary information gathering system and plays a dominant role in development for children ages 0-5 years. Children with sight learn through incidental…
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At least 2.2 billion people have vision impairment or blindness, of which over 1 billion cases could have been prevented or have yet to be addressed
More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with vision impairment because they do not get the care they need for conditions like short and…
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Designing Vision-Friendly Living Environments
It is important to pay attention to safety at home, especially for people with vision loss. Aging and vision impairment increase the risk of falls…
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Designing Vision-Friendly Living Environments
By Gordon Rovins, Director of Special Programs at Lighthouse Guild It is important to pay attention to safety at home, especially for people with vision…
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Hospitalized patients with vision loss face worse outcomes for common illnesses
A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that hospitalized patients who are not identified with vision loss may not be receiving the special attention they need. The…
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Understanding Vision Loss: What Social Workers Need to Know
by Steve Reinhardt, LCSW and AnneMarie O’Hearn, MPA Stephen Reinhard, LCSW, has been with Lighthouse Guild since 1975. He has been the Director of Lighthouse…
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Vision Loss Has Significant Impact on Use of Hospital Resources and Costs for Older Patient
A national study with broad implications has found that older patients with vision loss who are hospitalized for common disorders are often not identified as requiring special attention, which can affect outcomes, resource use and costs.
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