Seven Days, 80 Medical Professionals, One Huge Goal Virginia Hospital Center Medical Brigade Seeks to Serve 3,500 People in the Honduras LEWISVILLE, TEXAS, (October 22, 2011) “It is with great pride that we are supporting Brad and Sharon Main on their trip to the Honduras with more than 80 … [Read more...]
We depend on our eyes more than any other sense, however many of us take this precious gift for granted. Without them, we could not experience a beautiful sunset, see the faces of our loved ones, or view the natural marvels of the world. We rely on our eyesight for so much, but most people have only … [Read more...]
http://visionaware.blogspot.com/2011/05/bioptic-telescopes-and-low-vision.html Bioptics, also known as a bioptic in the singular, and sometimes more formally termed a bioptic telescope, is a term for a pair of vision-enhancement lenses with extreme magnification, used to improve distance vision … [Read more...]
GREENBELT, Md., July 28, 2011- Even while construction of the James Webb Space Telescope is underway on the most advanced infrared vision of any space observatory, its technologies are already proving useful to human eye health here on Earth. "The Webb telescope program has enabled a number of … [Read more...]
Jillian Benoit of “Jillian’s Story” visits The HOYA Free-Form Company for a Lab Tour LEWISVILLE, TEXAS, (August 2, 2011) Jillian Benoit, her parents Robin and Brian, and older sister Annelise visited the U.S. Headquarters and toured the laboratory of The HOYA Free-Form Company on Friday, … [Read more...]
Parents Should Also Hit the Books to Educate themselves on the Importance of Children’s Eye Health CHICAGO (July 26, 2011) – For many, the first day of school is quickly approaching. And, parents know there is so much to be done before the first day of school to make sure that their child … [Read more...]
We've seen a number of prototype and concept devices aimed at upgrading or even replacing the low-tech white cane and this latest example from Hebrew University - the Virtual Cane - appears close to becoming a commercial product. Virtual Cane is a handheld device that uses a type of sonar to … [Read more...]
Recent Comments