Low Vision

Telerehabilitation may be an option to train visually impaired older adults to use visual-assistive mobile applications, according to study results published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Since 1949, May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to address the challenges faced by millions of individuals experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Targeted screening, integrated services and a biopsychosocial approach to care may help identify and manage anxiety and depression among people with vision loss, according to a perspective published in Psychodynamic Psychiatry.

Both full-field and virtual bioptic telescope magnification modes on head-mounted display devices significantly helped improve reading ability among patients with low vision, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Poor visual acuity and contrast sensitivity may predict worse face recognition under low luminance conditions, particularly in adults with central vision loss, according to research published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

Smartphones are nearly ubiquitous and powerful tools that allow physicians to take better care of patients and help patients improve care for themselves, according to a speaker at the American Glaucoma Society meeting.

Researchers observed significant improvement in visual acuity among children and adults with low vision after being individually fitted with optical or electronic aids, according to a study published in Journal of Personalized Medicine.

Age-related macular degeneration can occur even in patients without a family history, so clinicians must be aware of early warning signs of the disease, according to Deborah Ferrington, PhD.

Gentex Corp. has announced its acquisition of eSight to develop and manufacture mobile electronic eye wear for individuals with vision impairments.

OrCam Technologies unveiled new features that utilize artificial intelligence for its assistive devices, including an advanced AI companion for OrCam MyEye and a “Just Ask” feature for OrCam Read 3.