Retinitis Pigmentosa: Things to Consider Fighting this Disease
#LIVE2.0 #Review Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa or any other low vision condition is not easy. Your life is a constant struggle to adjust to new changes. But isn’t that what life is? You wake up knowing nothing of what’s going to happen that day. Still, does one refuse to go about their day? Never. Whatever […]
Diabetic Retinopathy – Exploring the Basics
#LIVE2.0 #Review Vision loss is a global phenomenon, quite a serious one, and so is the diabetes. Imagine the recipe of disaster that can be brewed when the two of these are combined. Well, diabetic retinopathy is exactly that, diabetes and vision loss combined together, affecting around 285 million people globally. Talking of the […]
What you need to Know about the IrisVision
#LIVE2.0 #Review By Tom Perski,Vice President of Professional and Consumer Outreach at IrisVision As with many types of technology for persons with vision loss, many see great results quite quickly – the IrisVision even more so! Initially when looking at faces, a magnified image with vivid colors and sharp detail allows someone to immediately […]
Recovering with IrisVision what was lost, by Tom Perski
#LIVE2.0 #Review I’ve lived with macular degeneration for almost my entire life. As a result, I’m very familiar with devices that, for the last 30 years, have helped people with low vision. These devices have primarily assisted people with reading and writing. Yet, experts say that individuals with high-functioning low vision typically need between 6 and 8 […]
Richard McMillian IrisVision Story (Veteran’s Day Special)
#LIVE2.0 #Review A little over two years ago, Richard McMillian suffered a stroke which caused permanent damage to both of his optic nerves. Today, Richard is considered to be legally blind in both eyes. Recently, after his wife stumbled across an article in a local newsletter, Richard was introduced to The IrisVision through Bob Schepfer, […]
15 Winter Eye Care Tips – No 10 is so Effective but Overlooked
#LIVE2.0 #Review If you’re one of those who wait whole year to see the streets powdered all white, full-swing winter is just around the corner. So, gear up with your snowboards, skates and sleds to enjoy the winter wonderland. However, don’t forget to take good care of your eyes just as you wouldn’t forget […]
Age Related Macular Degeneration – Understanding the Difference between Dry AMD and Wet AMD
#LIVE2.0 #Review List of Contents What is Macular Degeneration? | Types of Age Related, Macular Degeneration | Diagnosis of Age Related Macular | Age Related Macular Degeneration Treatment 11 million of U.S. citizens suffer from AMD right now, the number excerpted to rise to 22 million by 2050, with aging as its greatest risk factor. Chances are that if you […]
Diabetic Eye Problems – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
#LIVE2.0 #Review Does diabetes affect eyesight? Yes. Can diabetes cause blindness? Yes, it can. According to a publication at Genentech: Approximately 26 MILLION people (roughly 8% of the population) in the US have diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness among adults aged 20-74 years. Now let’s dig a little deep into the most common […]
Eye Problem Symptoms Infographics
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Eye News Roundup – September
#LIVE2.0 #Review 1: Contact Your Contacts Cautiously to Avoid Blindness You better be conscious if you are a regular user of contacts. Why? Well, a research initiated by the researchers at the UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital has been able to identify a new outbreak in contact lens wearers. A rare but preventable eye infection, […]
