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More Than Meets the Eye: Living with Ocular Albinism
For many, when they hear the word “albinism,” they think of very light skin, hair, and eyes. But albinism doesn’t ...
6 Promising New Treatments for Macular Degeneration You Should Know About [2025]
It is estimated that 200 million people worldwide are currently living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the leading ...
Optic Atrophy Took Her Drivers License—Bioptic Glasses Brought It Back
Optic atrophy is the degeneration of the optic nerve that results in vision loss. For many people with this condition, ...
Living—and Thriving—with Stargardt Disease: What It Is, Symptoms, Management
When patients come to Midwest Low Vision, they’re often surprised to learn that one of our team members understands their ...
Bioptic Telescopic Glasses: A Guide for People with Low Vision
If you’ve never heard of bioptic telescopic glasses before, you’re not alone—but for people with low vision, they can be ...
5 Facts About Macular Degeneration Drusen You May Not Know
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss, and one of the defining features of ...
Low Vision Glasses for Reading
For patients with low vision, the loss of ability to read print can be challenging and disheartening, impacting work, household ...
What is the Difference between Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration?
What is the Difference Between Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD, ...
Peripheral Vision Loss: How Side Vision Awareness Glasses Can Help
Peripheral vision loss, also known as tunnel vision, occurs when you can only see objects directly in front of you ...
The Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Low Vision Doctor
The Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Low Vision Doctor Navigating life with low vision can be a challenge. The ...
Reading Telescopic Glasses Instructions
Reading telescopic glasses are designed to enhance near or intermediate vision. Mobility is not practical with a reading telescopic pair ...
The Important Connection Between Lighting in Your Home and the Work Our Low Vision Doctor Plays
Did you know lighting in the home is critical for even daily tasks? It's even more so for those with ...
