When your worsening eyesight makes life difficult, leaning on your ‘village’ can make all the difference. The post Local Community Connections Can Help You Manage DME Physically and Emotionally appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

When blurry or poor eyesight makes daily activities difficult, here’s what to do to stay independent and secure inside your house. The post Your Home and DME: How to Create a Space That Balances Independence and Support appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

Virtual support can be a helpful way to meet and connect with other people who have DME and share similar experiences. The post For People With DME, Online Connections Provide a Sense of Community appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

This 13-minute video presentation provides tips for creating an environment that is safe, easy to navigate, and welcoming for people with vision impairment. The post Vision Friendly Environments for People with Vision Impairment appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

macular degeneration, disorders that can lead to vision loss if left unchecked. Pregnancy and menopause can also impact vision. The post Women’s Eye Health Tips from Lighthouse Guild appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

Social workers are essential in helping people with vision loss manage challenges. From addressing urgent and chronic life issues, to making sure people can get to their appointments, get their medications and access needed medical equipment, social workers are on hand to offer professional guidance and smooth the way.  The post Five Tips for People with Vision Loss from Lighthouse Guild Social Workers appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

This 13-minute video presentation describes vision rehabilitation services and illustrates the impact vision rehabilitation has in the lives of people with vision impairment.  The low vision exam, assistive devices, rehabilitation for daily activities, orientation and mobility instruction, and behavioral health services are discussed. The post Low Vision Care and Services: Vision Rehabilitation appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

This 20-minute video presentation defines and discusses common vison-related terms that apply to how we see, how vision is assessed, eye professionals, and a variety of conditions that can affect vision. The post <strong>Common Vision Terminology</strong> appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

Low Vision is a serious condition that affects more than seven million people in the United States. However, there are several misunderstandings about low vision among people. Watch this video featuring Dr. Laura Sperazza, Director of Vision Rehabilitation Services, and Dr. Rebekah Lin, a Low Vision Specialist, where they debunk some common myths about low vision. The post Dispelling the Myths about Low Vision appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more

Dr. Cal, speaks with Saqib about how Generative AI works, his firsthand experience using an app like Seeing AI, and how it helped improve his daily life.  The post Generative AI: The World in the Palm of Your Hand appeared first on Lighthouse Guild ..read more