Low Vision/Geriatrics News

Concentration problems and fatigue severity appeared to be positively associated in patients with visual impairment, according to research published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Assistive visual technology can be an important tool for fostering independence in the low vision community.

INDIANAPOLIS — Loss of sensitivity in the central visual field may be associated with lower vision-related quality of life, especially in the inferior nasal point, according to a presentation at Academy 2024.

Older Chinese adults with hearing, visual or dual sensory impairment had higher risk for CVD compared with those without sensory impairment, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gaps that exist in current visual function questionnaires should be improved before incorporation into the clinical intake process, according to a poster presented at Academy 2024.

Since its launch in 2020, the Lighthouse Guild’s podcast “On Tech and Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts” has highlighted ways in which technology can improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.

Eschenbach Optik of America has launched Optaro, an attachable video magnifier designed for use with an iPhone to aid those with vision impairment, the company announced in a press release.

September is Healthy Aging Month, which the National Institute on Aging has celebrated by highlighting scientific innovations that help older adults remain independent as they age.

The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association has announced that Barbara Barclay will serve as its new executive director starting Oct. 1.