These sites will help you find low vision specialists in your area. Before contacting a specific service, however, you may want to educate yourself about what you should expect. For a good deal of information, see the Low Vision Rehabilitation section of our library. Eschenbach – interactive map and search for low vision professionals by zip/postal [Read More]
Category: Low Vision Rehabilitation
What Is Macular Degeneration?
by Dan Roberts (Updated 9/12/2023) Audio/visual presentations on all related subjects Recommended books: The First Year: Age-Related Macular Degeneration: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Daniel L. Roberts Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight by Lylas Mogk, M.D. and Marja Mogk, Ph.D. Definition Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is [Read More]
Maintaining Independence and Quality of Life
by Dan Roberts March 2011 The “English Longitudinal Study of Ageing” has found that people with poor eyesight are three to five times more likely than those with good eyesight to suffer from low quality of life, poor psychological health, and depression.1 When those inequalities are accounted for, however, the impact of poor eyesight itself [Read More]
“Crossing The Line From Visual To Nonvisual Skills”
An Interview with Maurice Peret (Blind Industries and Services of Maryland) Dan Roberts, Moderator International Low Vision Support Group February 10, 2011 Dan: Welcome to our webcast, Maurice. Please tell us how you became blind and how that led you into your work as rehabilitation trainer for Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Maurice: How [Read More]
The Macular Disease Patient Charter
The Macular Disease Patient Charter, a bill of rights for people with macular disease, was developed and endorsed by AMD Alliance International in May 2008. The charter is a tool designed to outline the rights of people living with macular disease. It encourages them to seek the high quality of care they deserve through a [Read More]