Monday, February 22nd, 2010
A new device called Win Zoom (www.getwinzoom.com) allows low vision patients to see easier on computer screens. The device is a USB thumb drive, small and portable, great for taking on trips to the office or the library. It can be used on any computer, requires no installation and very easy ...
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) is launching the Intel Reader, a mobile handheld device that reads text to people who have dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities, or have vision problems such as low-vision or blindness. About the ...
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
(New Jersey) Dr Daniel Goldberg, one of New Jersey’s foremost laser vision and corneal transplant surgeons, has successfully restored vision in the right eye of a NJ woman who was afflicted by a severe case of glaucoma. Dr Daniel Goldberg utilized a rare procedure to restore her sight.
Dr Goldberg had ...
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Prevent Blindness America Hosts Unique “Dining in Darkness” Event to Raise Awareness on the Importance of Vision Health
TV Legend Barbara Eden, Football Star Israel Idonije, Journalist Art “Chat Daddy” Sims
and Delta Gamma Fraternity to be Honored at Event
CHICAGO (December 8, 2009) – Prevent Blindness America, the nation's leading volunteer eye ...
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
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For those of use who can't see the new Low Vision Eye Glasses app for iPhones is ideal for farsighted people, who need reading glasses or bifocals, senior citizens and anyone who needs a close up shot. The advantage- most people always ...
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009
By Rob Waters
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- A miniature video camera in the center of his eyeglass frames and tiny electrodes implanted at the back of his right eye allow Dean Lloyd to see lights and shapes, more than 30 years after he lost his vision.
Lloyd is one of 32 blind ...
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
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Low Vision is a visual impairment unable to be corrected by standard vision treatments such as regular eyeglasses, contact lenses, or optical surgery. It interferes with one's ability to perform simple, everyday tasks. According to the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, ...
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