Low Vision/Geriatrics News

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.

Addressing vision impairments, including reduced contrast sensitivity and visual acuity, may have a significant effect on dementia prevalence, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Mesopic visual acuity, photopic and mesopic contrast sensitivity, and disability glare index appeared to be significant predictors of night-driving visual difficulties, according to a study published in the Journal of Optometry.

Eye6 with Ivy, a new wearable vision aid with an interactive AI visual assistant for individuals with age-related macular degeneration and other retinal disorders, is now available, according to a press release from Eyedaptic.

While the prevalence of blindness due to age-related macular degeneration decreased globally from 2000 to 2020, researchers warn that the social and economic impact of AMD may grow as the population ages.